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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 6:40 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 2:50 am.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes 4h 10m, covering 1,842 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai range from $269 to $449, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $358 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $234 round-trip via Kochi (COK), compared to $361 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 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 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $1,979. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 24% 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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 36m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 5% 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 $333 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $384, a difference of $51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 at 8h 40m, compared with 10h 51m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 12h 24m via Kochi (COK).

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

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