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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Chennaiby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Chennai by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane AUH - MAA
    7h 41m
    ₹16,183–32,995

  2. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SHJ - MAA
    10h 10m
    ₹15,223–40,281

  3. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DXB - MAA
    10h 18m
    ₹16,173–30,982

  4. Fly Abu Dhabi to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane AUH - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    12h 11m
    ₹24,383–71,495

  5. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DOH - MAA
    10h 9m
    ₹28,487–85,111

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,019.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Chennai, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 2 hours.

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