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Cheap Flights to Chennai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chennai

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov
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02:35 - 08:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
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04:50 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 30mdirect
AED 727Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov
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02:35 - 08:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
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05:35 - 18:45MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
AED 749Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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08:45 - 14:40AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 25mdirect
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15:40 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 775Etihad Airways
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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08:45 - 14:40AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 25mdirect
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15:40 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 775Etihad Airways
Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
23:50 - 20:50AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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21:35 - 03:55MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
7h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
AED 786Gulf Air
Fri, 8 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
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12:05 - 20:40AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
7h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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05:35 - 11:20MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
7h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
AED 786Gulf Air
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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04:35 - 10:25AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 20mdirect
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00:55 - 03:35MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 10mdirect
AED 797IndiGo
Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
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03:10 - 13:50AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
9h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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09:35 - 22:55MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
AED 874Air India
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov
IndiGo Logo
04:30 - 10:05AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05mdirect
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00:30 - 03:30MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 30mdirect
AED 900IndiGo
Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Air India Logo
23:55 - 01:05AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MAA Chennai
23h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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10:45 - 22:55MAA  Chennai-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
37h 40m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
AED 900Air India
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for United Arab Emirates to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Arab Emirates to Chennai with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi to Chennai is the cheapest route at AED 727 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai costs AED 1,381 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Abu Dhabi average AED 1,301, while Sharjah runs a bit higher at AED 1,411.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai at AED 1,351 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 1,447.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai with an average price of AED 944 return.
  • July (AED 1,876) and May (AED 1,601) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

Evening flights to Chennai are the cheapest at AED 1,351 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at AED 1,458.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

Flights under AED 1,072 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chennai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Abu Dhabi AED 940
  • Sharjah AED 1,054
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When are flights to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights to Chennai are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chennai

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

AED 286
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Chennai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chennai?

    Etihad Airways operates the most flights from the United Arab Emirates to Chennai at 21 per week, while IndiGo is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Arab Emirates to Chennai. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Chennai from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Chennai varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Abu Dhabi: 4h 00m
    • from Sharjah: 3h 55m
    • from Dubai: 3h 45m

  • How many flights serve Chennai?

    Chennai receives 11 flights per day and 78 per week from across the world. Abu Dhabi has the most flights to Chennai with 43 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Chennai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chennai is around AED 1,072 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Chennai?

    Last-minute fares to Chennai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 10% above the average return fare of AED 1,381.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Chennai?

Your guide to booking Chennai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Chennai, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Chennai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around AED 1,072 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Chennai in February. Return fares historically average AED 944 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to AED 106 per return. Afternoon flights to Chennai average AED 1,351 compared to AED 1,458 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Chennai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, IndiGo includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Etihad Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

Boarding was good , a member of crew tried to accommodate one passenger into the paid exit row which was a paid seat but he wanted her to sit free , upon confrontation he was telling that it’s his right to upgrade , upon asking the supervisor to step in , she told her crew member that it’s a paid seat and passengers have to pay for it and apologize to me .

Boarding almost on time , crew member was very good .just had an issue with my meal , it was not showing but crew understood the problem and reacted professionally.

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.

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Paid for the seat 17D. I found that that seat has no lean back facilities

Flight was short but turbulent giving uneasy feeling :( ; although views were mesmerising ;)

Flight boarding experience with journey was smooth; can describe it as a less to minimal turbulent flight!

No food/drinks included for BOM to BKK I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return) flight.

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

Worst checkin experience. Lot of delays. Checkin agents rude. Flight delayed. No regrets by the airline.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I was unable to check in online. It said PRN is not correct few times in spite of it being correct. I could not book my seat. I travelled from Mumbai to Chennai & Chennai to tiruchi. I raised my problem to staff in Mumbai and they were not helpful. They kept saying I needed to do it in Chennai. They said they can’t print my boarding pass since it started from Chennai. They could have helped me with online checking. Customer service is very poor and not helpful. They could have done a better job.

Air India Express operates as a separate airline, so it says. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India and is part of the Tata Group, which acquired a 100% stake in the airline. (https://www.tata.com/business/air-india-express). Yet Air India express is not a member of Star Alliance, so Star Alliance gold members do not receive the benefits they would had they traveled on a mainline Air India flight. Even though it's a subsidiary of Air India, which is a Star Alliance airline. Very frustrating.

I paid $110 for a seat located at the start of a section and therefor would not have a chair in front of it, but this is not what I received. The floor plan was different from when I booked my ticket. This is very disappointing and my money needs to be returned.

When landing in Hyderabad, the pilot made a hard landing. Everyone in the plane were shocked. The captain landed the plane hard and felt as if we were going to be thrown out from our seats. It was surprising the captain didn't apologize or make an announcement about. Again a surprise no crew acknowledge this. This was an odd experience!

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

Very comfortable flight. I appreciate the announcements were also in English.

I don't think there were entertainment options (short flight) - which is why I gave the 'ok' sign. Didn't make a diff in my flight experience either way, however

Poor, pilot flew as if he was in hurry and had to coverup for wasted time

The planes did not have charging jacks for phones or lap tops and there are no monitors for movies. On the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad I was the last person in First asked for a meal choice and only one meal was available so I had no choice.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

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