Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) take about 4h 12m (2,966 km). Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways and IndiGo fly it. Lowest fare seen: $129 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Chennai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Carriers on AUH–MAA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Abu Dhabi to Chennai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $129 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $125. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $16027 Oct 2026 · IndiGo | $147 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 · IndiGo |
| Nov 2026 | $12916 Nov 2026 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Dec 2026 | $2446 Dec 2026 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | $191 · 1 stop6 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $13618 Jan 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | $125 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $13617 Feb 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | $129 · 1 stop7 Feb 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $129 for November 2026, $125 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Chennai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Chennai
Based on weather and travel conditions in India
The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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