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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 06:38
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:48.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes 4h 08m, covering 4,769 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai range from ₹ 25,537 to ₹ 42,614, with an average of ₹ 33,996 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 25,537 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the ₹ 33,996 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 27,824 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with ₹ 34,301 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 512–₹ 9,489 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 11,777, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 36m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 31,601 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 36,440, a difference of ₹ 4,840.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• IndiGo
• Akasa Air

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 04m, compared to 10h 41m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 12h 10m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Chennai is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.