Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, making Abu Dhabi one hour 30 minutes behind Chandigarh.
Flights from IXC to AUH start at 02:45 — the first with IndiGo. The last departure is at 02:45 with IndiGo. In total, there are six weekly Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IXC to AUH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Abu Dhabi (and then exploring more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular airline has direct flights from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates IXC to AUH flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IXC and AUH include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Jaipur Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
R 2,377 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,156. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXC to AUH, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IXC to AUH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chandigarh Airport, 76.09% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Chandigarh Airport from central Chandigarh, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to IXC:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're landing on a late Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near AUH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to central Abu Dhabi has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Abu Dhabi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Chandigarh Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXC to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're eager to discover another side of United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are the start of reasons to visit.
