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How much do flights to Chennai cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £250 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £335 |
Cheapest round-trip | £343 |
Average round-trip | £431 |
Nonstop flights in June | £242 – £489 |
Getting from Chennai airport to the city center
Fastest options: Metro Rail and prepaid taxis. Best value: suburban trains and public buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-50 min | ₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | central Chennai stations | |
40-60 min | ₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-90 min | ₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
30-60 min | ₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | ₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-60 min | ₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
30-60 min | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
Notes:
- Prices in INR (₹); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Chennai Metro connects the airport directly to central areas including Chennai Central and Egmore.
- Prepaid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall with fixed zone-based fares.
- Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); allow extra time.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Chennai
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Saturday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Sunday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Air India Limited | AIC | AI | Yes |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
| Air India Express | AXB | IX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chennai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 27°C | 23°C |
| February | 28°C | 23°C |
| March | 30°C | 25°C |
| April | 32°C | 27°C |
| May | 34°C | 29°C |
| June | 33°C | 29°C |
| July | 32°C | 28°C |
| August | 32°C | 27°C |
| September | 31°C | 27°C |
| October | 30°C | 26°C |
| November | 28°C | 25°C |
| December | 27°C | 24°C |
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