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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 direct 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 428 round-trip, compared to C$ 527 via a layover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 8–C$ 137 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 Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings 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 C$ 396 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 457, a difference of C$ 61. 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, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Abu Dhabi flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach, and Madinat Zayed Shopping Center. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 4:30 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:15 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 16% above the route average of C$ 429. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 20m, 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.

One-way fares from Chennai to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 224, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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).

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 C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Abu Dhabi range from C$ 336 to C$ 519, with an average of C$ 429 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 336 counts as a good deal.