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AED 330 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
AED 779
Overall average: AED 856
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/2Thu 12/2
AUH - MAA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 331
Typical prices: AED 367-AED 474
Air India
Thu 19/2
AUH - MAA • 1 stop
Top airlines
Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from AED 779 (return)
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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September
Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (AUH-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 14:40
AUH
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MAA
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 779Etihad Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 14:40
AUH
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MAA
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 782Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 14:40
AUH
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MAA
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 786Etihad Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
12:00 - 04:45
AUH
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MAA
15h 15m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 23:10
MAA
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AUH
19h 05m1 stop
AED 793Gulf Air
Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 5 Apr
Gulf Air Logo
23:55 - 20:40
AUH
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MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
21:35 - 23:05
MAA
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AUH
27h 00m1 stop
AED 797Gulf Air
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 14:40
AUH
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MAA
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 801Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
02:30 - 08:10
AUH
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MAA
4h 10mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 819Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
09:20 - 15:10
AUH
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MAA
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 823Etihad Airways
Sat, 10 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 01:00
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MAA
23h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 826Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
02:30 - 08:10
AUH
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MAA
4h 10mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 18:50
MAA
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AUH
4h 10mdirect
AED 830Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Abu Dhabi to Chennai, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to Abu Dhabi, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is September, where tickets cost AED 753 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,785 and AED 1,539 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of AED 1,172, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightAED 330
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (67% more expensive on average)
Flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai was AED 330 for a one-way ticket and AED 779 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    There are direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 1,055 and an overall rating of 7.6, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,044 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 517 or less one-way and AED 1,105 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, IndiGo

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Friday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Saturday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Sunday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, IndiGo

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Thursday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Friday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Saturday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

Sunday

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Air Arabia Abu DhabiOverall score based on 24 reviews
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
7.1Comfort
7.5Food
6.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarding queue were long , crew was good , seats were not comfortable food was good .

8.0 ExcellentAmr, Oct 2025
AUH - CAI
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Boarding queue were long , crew was good , seats were not comfortable food was good .

Fine , short leg space . Not yummy food . But its ok for a short trip ..

Liked the wifi onboard wifi facility. But most of the contents was not loading. Also improve the seating comfort. Atleast make it cushioning and slight slanting. Make a decent leg space.

Crew service and check in are very good Price still high .

Seats distance between each other are short but other things are ok .

Liked the treatment at the counter. Using the tunnel to get into the aircraft will be more convenient especially for wheel chairs.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Very hard seats for long flights. No food even on International flight. Won't fly Indigo again if I can help it.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

Poor entertainment. Charging station was broken, not clean washrooms, 6hrs delay , no apologies given

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

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