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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.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $234 round-trip via Kochi (COK), compared to $358 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $4–$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.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Abu Dhabi to Chennai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $334 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $386, a difference of $52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

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%.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes 4h 19m, covering 1,842 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 6:49 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 2:59 am.

The flight takes about 4h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $354. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 30m, compared with 8h 56m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 10h 42m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai range from $256 to $446, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.