AED 463 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 04:31
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 02:16.

The flight takes about 4h 21m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi.

A direct flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 21m, covering 4,769 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi range from AED 888 to AED 1,371, with an average of AED 1,134 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 888 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of AED 1,134. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,130 return, compared with AED 1,394 via a stopover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 362 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Abu Dhabi flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 599 to AED 4,918. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 476, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Abu Dhabi route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Chennai to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,047 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at AED 1,208, a difference of AED 162. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• IndiGo
• Akasa Air

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 10m, compared to 8h 42m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind Chennai (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chennai to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.