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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 4:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:22 am.

The flight takes about 4h 27m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 27m, 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 Chennai to Abu Dhabi range from $253 to $379, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $314 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $315 round-trip, compared to $350 via a layover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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 Airbus A321neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Abu Dhabi 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 $185 to $1,734. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Chennai to Abu Dhabi route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $276 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $72.

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 Chennai and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 7h 47m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 8h 42m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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.

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.