What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 49% of flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a significant portion of the routes offered.

How many hours is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai typically takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 260 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging approximately 12 hours and 5 minutes, or 725 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2967 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai have been frequent. This route is classified as offering frequent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes about 8h 40m, including connections. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve two stopovers. This route covers a distance of 2967 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, prices right now are near the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $270–$392, with a median of $331. Currently, about 5% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai? The data indicates that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $155. Following November, April offers median fares around $261, and May presents median fares of approximately $290.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Regular price: $191 - $408

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is between $191 and $408. The current lowest deal is $224 with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $224

Low $191

High $408

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from AUH to MAA 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

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$472

$373

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$473

$389

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$456

$372

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$269

$243

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$295

$247

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$271

$243

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$359 → $239

33%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$358 → $244

32%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

$355 → $243

32%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$369 → $270

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to MAA are near the typical level of $331.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 40m

The median flight time for this route is 8 hours and 40 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals on connecting flights are frequent, with 49% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is a direct airline option for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Good prices (bottom 5%) are uncommon for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from Chennai (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 and domestic networks, offering high frequency of flights.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel; heavy traffic can impact access time).

💸 Flights from ~$211

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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. During this period, the average price is typically around $275. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees an average price of $313, while booking 60+ days out can result in a significantly higher average of $528. Planning your trip within the optimal 14-27 day window generally offers the best value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is considered to be $270 or less. The median price for this route has been $331. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $392. Aiming for a fare around $270 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices observed.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, with a median price of $155. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $261. The annual median price for this route is $331. While May has a median of $290, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Regular price: $191 - $408

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is between $191 and $408. The current lowest deal is $224 with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $224

Low $191

High $408

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from AUH to MAA 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

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$472

$373

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$473

$389

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$456

$372

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$269

$243

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$295

$247

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Chennai (MAA)

Gulf Air

$271

$243

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$359 → $239

33%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$358 → $244

32%

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

$355 → $243

32%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$369 → $270

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to MAA are near the typical level of $331.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 40m

The median flight time for this route is 8 hours and 40 minutes, including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Deals on connecting flights are frequent, with 49% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is a direct airline option for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Good prices (bottom 5%) are uncommon for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from Chennai (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 and domestic networks, offering high frequency of flights.

Chennai, India

87% AI deal score

$10,857

$5,225

Save $5,632

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi - Chennai route insights

Fares near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 8h 40m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Good prices are uncommon

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

How early should I book Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi - Chennai route insights

Fares near the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 8h 40m

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Good prices are uncommon

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

Oct 04

Oct 03

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How early should I book Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?