Abu Dhabi to Chennai (AUH–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,843 mi airlines 34/wk
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321
2:30 AM
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6E IndiGo
32Q
4:30 AM
+04 TA
10:10 AM
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EY1016
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7M8
8:50 AM
+04 TA
2:10 PM
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EY346
EY Etihad
789
2:10 PM
+04 TA
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EY Etihad
32Q
9:30 PM
+04 TA
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6E IndiGo
32Q
12:35 AM
IST T2
3:30 AM
+04
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32Q
4:05 AM
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EY Etihad
320
4:50 AM
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EY Etihad
32N
10:00 AM
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12:55 PM
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EY Etihad
7M8
3:25 PM
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EY Etihad
32Q
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Abu Dhabi to Chennai
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,843 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1.5h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

AUH–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 1,843 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 27 321, 32Q, 789, 7M8 3h50-4h10 – – –
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – EY
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E, EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + EY (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to MAA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
PNQ ~6h 20m DAC ~9h 40m TRZ ~13h 43m VTZ ~15h 20m HYD ~15h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,212
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chennai from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric AUH→MAA DXB→MAA
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 34 35
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 40m
Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Chennai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,843 mi / 2,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,843 mi / 2,966 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 41 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,843 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from AUH to MAA. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNQ, DAC, TRZ, VTZ, HYD, DOH, BLR, BOM, COK, JAI, AMD, BAH, IXM, DEL, TRV, CMB, MCT, LKO, BKK, ADD, DXB, CCU, CJB, SIN, DPS, KUL, HKG, IXC, LHR and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from MAA to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to MAA

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Etihad Airways. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to MAA ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,966 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PNQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).