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

AUH — MAA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday or Thursday 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 August 14, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$95 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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 August 8, 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 $938). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 41% 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 August 14, 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 (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways and IndiGo from Abu Dhabi to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
479 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $188. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and IndiGo, with the lowest prices starting at $189 and $219, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider IndiGo (88%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (88%) or KLM (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

  • 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 $938). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$188Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest$189Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IndiGoCheapest$219Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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