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Today’s best flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

October 1 - October 11

Cheapest

AUH - Chennai

$299

$218

Round trip

October 1 - October 31

Cheapest

AUH - Chennai

$285

$218

Round trip

October 2 - October 25

AUH - Chennai

$286

$224

Round trip

September 14 - September 25

AUH - Chennai

$285

$227

Round trip

September 23 - September 28

Best

AUH - Chennai

$315

$227

Round trip

September 1 - September 25

Earliest

AUH - Chennai

$273

$227

Round trip

September 2 - September 25

AUH - Chennai

$273

$227

Round trip

September 8 - September 28

AUH - Chennai

$277

$227

Round trip

September 9 - September 28

AUH - Chennai

$278

$227

Round trip

September 9 - September 22

AUH - Chennai

$283

$227

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes about 8h 40m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2967 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the rest connecting once, this median journey time accounts for the varying number of stopovers.
Right now, for cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, fares are typically $318–$651, with a median of $355. Current fares are below the typical level, and 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $155. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median of $261, and May, where the median fare is $290.
A meaningful share of recent fares, specifically 68.6%, are for direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates that while many travelers can find non-stop options, connecting flights are also a common part of the route's offerings.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Regular price: $243 - $454

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is $243-$454. The current lowest deal is $217 with Gulf Air, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 31.

now $217

Low $243

High $454

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is November, with a median price of $155. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $724. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $155

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $724

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Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$407

$266

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$387

$266

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$412

$280

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$409

$303

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$407

$303

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Gulf Air

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$273

$227

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$407  →  $266

35%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$412  →  $280

32%

5 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 23

$387  →  $266

31%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$409  →  $303

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are below the typical level, with deals around $218.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $155

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, with a median price of $155.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 8h 40m

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai typically take 8 hours and 40 minutes, covering 2967 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offers direct flights

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is an option for direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in April, May, or November

Historically, April, May, and November offer lower median prices for this route.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good option for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

📍 ~30 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Tirupati (TIR)

Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections, but with limited international options.

📍 ~110 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$403

Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)

Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

📍 ~320 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$326

Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)

Cheapest

Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub, an excellent alternative for long-haul international flights.

📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Coimbatore International (CJB)

Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for South Indian destinations.

📍 ~430 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$342

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $275. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $313. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging around $528. This trend is based on pricing across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is considered to be $318 or less. The median price for this route was $355. Fares can go up to $651 or more for the higher price brackets. These figures are based on pricing data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, with a median price of $155. April and May also offer relatively lower median prices, at $261 and $290 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $355. These insights are based on pricing trends over the trailing 270 days.