Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Take your pick of 214 weekly Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Hi Fly Malta is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Your MAA to AUH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Hi Fly Malta on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the top on-time carrier for MAA to AUH flights, with 93.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MAA and AUH:
Muscat International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
R 1,320 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,673. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from MAA to AUH by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near AUH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Abu Dhabi's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to central Abu Dhabi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Abu Dhabi in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to AUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you want to check out another major stop in United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are among the biggest draws.