228 € Cheap Flights from Chennai to Zayed International

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Flight deals from Chennai to Zayed International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 257 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Zayed International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Chennai to Zayed International

Chennai to Zayed International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

Chennai to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found228 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Zayed International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Zayed International is 228 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Zayed International.
Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and IndiGo fly direct from Chennai to Zayed International.
As of July 2026, there are 55 flights per week flying from Chennai to Zayed International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Zayed International is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zayed International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air India Express and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zayed International.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.

  • Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.

  • Each week, there are 43 Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your MAA to AUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport. When you're ready to start your Abu Dhabi adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of the United Arab Emirates:

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.

  • Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates MAA to AUH flights. An impressive 89.8% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and AUH:

    • Mumbai Airport

    • Hyderabad Airport

    • Muscat Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • 88 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 228 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from MAA to AUH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from MAA to AUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)

When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • December is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Abu Dhabi in May.

  • When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Zayed International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

  • You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 121 kilometres north-east to Dubai to check off its popular sights. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

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