Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

One-way fares from $124 · AUH → MAA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Chennai → Abu Dhabi
Cheapest fare
$124

Etihad Airways · Mon, 16 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $124

Direct flights
Yes

Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flight time
4h 00m

3,000 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $124
  2. December 2026 $188
  3. February 2027 $152
  4. September 2027 $170

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Etihad Airways
Depart09:20 Mon, 16 NovAUH → MAA 4h 10m · Direct
$124one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart05:55 Sat, 14 NovAUH → MAA 4h 30m · Direct
$140one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart05:55 Mon, 9 NovAUH → MAA 4h 30m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart05:55 Wed, 18 NovAUH → MAA 4h 30m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart05:55 Thu, 12 NovAUH → MAA 4h 30m · Direct
$146one way, per person
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Air India Express
Depart01:40 Fri, 13 NovAUH → MAA 4h 50m · 1 stop
$147one way, per person
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Depart18:00 Sun, 15 NovAUH → MAA 4h 00m · Direct
$149one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart05:55 Sat, 21 NovAUH → MAA 4h 30m · Direct
$155one way, per person
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About flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Chennai (MAA) are about 3,000 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 00m, and recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $124, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $124 with Etihad Airways, departing Monday, 16 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $124 to $188.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $124 one way.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

A direct flight takes about 4h 00m. Abu Dhabi and Chennai are around 3,000 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Recent fares on this route were with Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air India Express.

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