Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from $145 AUH, ZVJ → MAA
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), EK Bus Station (ZVJ) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $145 with Air India Express, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $145, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, one-way fares from $145 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h 25 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $151 to $168.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$145
10 Feb 2027 · Air India Express
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 10:05 a.m. · 12 h 15 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$179
20 Oct 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 10:30 p.m. · 4 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$145 10 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $64 to $170.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 10 Feb 2027 to 20 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
14 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2027 | $145 | Air India Express | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Apr 2027 | $156 | Gulf Air | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Oct 2027 | $179 | Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $145.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air India Express, Gulf Air, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
Premium cabin fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $81 | $64 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $87 | $81 | +7% | 13 |
| 60–89 days | $128 | $125 | +58% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $130 | $125 | +61% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $170 | $170 | +110% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Dubai → Chennai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$461
11 Dec – 31 Jan 2027 · DXB → MAA · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Sharjah → Chennai
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$507
11 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 · SHJ → MAA · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Dubai → Chennai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$177
$32 more than flying from Abu Dhabi
19 May 2027 · DXB → MAA · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 10 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $145 with Air India Express, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $151 to $168.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $145, 10 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $179 with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, 20 Oct 2027, found 7 days ago.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on 20 Oct 2027, takes 4 h 25 min from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Chennai Airport (MAA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air India Express on 10 Feb 2027, takes 12 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Between 10 Feb 2027 and 20 Oct 2027, Air India Express has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Gulf Air on 1 and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work