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Among airlines operating Chennai to Abu Dhabi 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 Chennai and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• IndiGo
• Akasa Air

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

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 Chennai to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $308 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$98 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 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) 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 Chennai to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $329, a difference of $44. 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 Chennai to Abu Dhabi route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Abu Dhabi flights, with 57% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 16m, covering 1,842 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 4:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:11 am.

The flight takes about 4h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $309. Book 7 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 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 10m, compared with 8h 42m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 11h 22m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi range from $242 to $373, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.