Abu Dhabi to Chennai (AUH–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–MAA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,843 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 27 | 320, 321, 32A, 7M8 | 4h20-4h25 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32Q | 4h20 | – | – | – |
| QP Akasa Air | 5 | 7M8 | 4h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→MAA | DWC→MAA | DXB→MAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 30m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.
AUH–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to MAA
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Akasa Air. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to MAA is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,966 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kempegowda, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Cochin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).