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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

40 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 4 airlines, about 4h 20m in the air, 1,862 mi (2,997 km). Tickets from $145, nonstop from $136.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Prices by day: Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Best fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $136 16 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $136 16 November 2026, Akasa Air Cheapest in the next 7 days $136 16 November, Mon Cheapest weekend departure $173 Sat, 28 November 2026
Cheapest day of the week Sunday $176 on average over the next 120 days
Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $136

Abu Dhabi to Chennai at a glance

flight time, from 4h to 4h 40m
4h 20m
straight-line distance
1,862 mi (2,997 km)
flights a week
40
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
02:30 - 22:40
lowest price, with a connection, 10 February
$145
lowest nonstop price
$136
airlines
4

Abu Dhabi to Chennai ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $136. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is March 2027: from $220. The average across months is $169.

Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight schedule

40 flights a week, 6 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 342
Etihad Airways
02:30 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
08:05 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 5m
Daily
Airbus A321
6E 1412
IndiGo
05:55 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
11:40 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 15m
Daily
Airbus A320
QP 587
Akasa Air
09:15 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
15:05 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 20m
Mon, Thu, Fri
Boeing 737
EY 346
Etihad Airways
14:15 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
19:50 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 5m
Daily
Airbus A320
3L 143
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
18:00 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
23:30 Chennai, terminal 4
4h
Fri, Sun
Airbus A320
EY 340
Etihad Airways
21:00 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
02:35 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 5m
Daily
Airbus A320
3L 141
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
22:40 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
04:10 Chennai, terminal 4
4h
Daily
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 342
Etihad Airways
02:35 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
08:25 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
6E 1412
IndiGo
04:35 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
10:25 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
QP 587
Akasa Air
08:55 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
15:05 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 40m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
EY 346
Etihad Airways
14:20 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
20:10 Chennai, terminal 2
4h 20m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
3L 143
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
18:50 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
00:45 Chennai, terminal 4
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
3L 141
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
22:30 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
04:25 Chennai, terminal 4
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Etihad Airways21 a week Air Arabia Abu Dhabi9 a week IndiGo7 a week Akasa Air3 a week

Airports

Where flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai depart and land

Departure from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International AUH

40 flights a week, terminal A, 17 mi (27 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Chennai

Chennai MAA

40 flights a week, terminals 2, 4, 10 mi (16 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 20 minutes on average, from 4h to 4h 40m depending on the flight.
How far is Chennai from Abu Dhabi?
1,862 mi (2,997 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Etihad Airways (21 a week), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (9 a week), IndiGo (7 a week) and Akasa Air (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
There are 40 a week, about 5.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
The first departure is at 02:30 (EY342), the last at 22:40 (3L141). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
November 2026: tickets from $136. The most expensive is March 2027, from $220.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
16 November 2026 (Monday): from $136 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Akasa Air: nonstop tickets from $136 on 16 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chennai?
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Abu Dhabi airport do flights to Chennai leave from?
Abu Dhabi International (40 a week).