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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA)

AUH — MAA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai.

Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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  • How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Consider IndiGo (98%), KLM (93%) or Etihad Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest$189Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$201Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$219Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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