Fly to Chennai

On flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi, you will be arriving in the capital of Tamil Nadu state and the fourth-largest city in India. Chennai, formerly known as Madras, has a history of international trade stretching back centuries.

Today it is known for its thriving film industry, nicknamed Kollywood, and as a commercial centre.

Chennai is located on the Coromandel coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of around 7 million, the 367-year-old city was found in 1639 when the British East India Company was granted land to build a trading settlement.

Since then the city has flourished into a thriving commercial centre, particularly for the production of industrial products, IT software and automobile parts. Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi as there is much to do.



With the second longest seashore in the world, there is a range of beautiful beaches to visit. However, take note that swimming is prohibited due to strong currents.

Chennai is also an important centre for Carnatic Music and the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form. In addition, the city has a vibrant theatre scene and is famous for its concerts and performances that take place in various auditoriums and temples throughout the year.

In recent years, more and more restaurants, bars and clubs have opened to cater for visitors.

There are many churches, mosques and temples to visit in Chennai, not to mention museums, art galleries and parks.

A visit to the Dravidian-style Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a must for those arriving on flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi. It is the busiest temple in the city, particularly on Fridays.

Fly from Chicago

Chicago is a city which surprises visitors, from its unexpected beaches to its architecture. It has world-class shopping, and museums that are outstanding in their field.

There are family attractions like the aquarium, and Navy Pier, and luxury hotels such as Trump Tower to cater to the businessman and adventurous holidaymaker alike.

Chicago's Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums, and is the fictional home of Indiana Jones. Standing on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is split by the Chicago River's two main branches.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Chennai from Chicago as there is a range of activities to keep you busy. Chicago's heart is The Loop, the downtown district where major buildings like the Willis Tower and Stock Exchange stand.



Alongside the offices and theatres, you'll find major shops like Macy's.

North of The Loop and across the river is the lively North Side. Here you'll find the Magnificent Mile of shopping, the 100-storey Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, and art galleries in River North. South of the centre is the Museum Campus district, with attractions including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

Explore the city's impressive buildings, as well as its fine museums, parks, public sculptures, theatres, shopping, food and music.

Before taking flights to Chennai from Chicago, a visit to the Navy Pier is a must. Families will love the entertainment on Navy Pier, with its ferris wheel, while shoppers will delight in Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of America's top shopping streets.

Flights to Chennai from Chicago
Etihad offers frequent flights to Chennai from Chicago. Book flights to Chennai from Chicago.

Chennai Airport

On flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Chennai International Airport, formerly known as Madras International Airport.

Chennai Airport, located in Tirusulam, 7km south of Chennai city, is one of the first airports to be built in India.

Chennai Airport has three terminals: the old terminal at Meenambakkam is used for cargo while the new passenger terminal complex at Tirusulam consists of the domestic terminal Kamaraj and the international terminal Anna.

Both passenger terminals are named after former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu state.

Passengers arriving on flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways arrive at Anna Terminal.

Premium class guests can make use of the Oberoi Lounge in the same terminal.

• Airport Code – MAA
• Airport Name – Chennai International Airport
• City - Chennai
• Country – India
• Country Abbrev - IN
• Time Zone – GMT +5.5 
• Telephone + 91-44-2256 0551

Chicago Airport

On flights to Chennai from Chicago, you will be departing from Chicago Airport, known as Chicago O'Hare International Airport or simply O'Hare.

Chicago Airport is a major airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois. It is the third busiest airport in the world with nearly 65 million passengers passing through it in 2009.

It is the world's second busiest airport in terms of flights to Chicago and flights to a multitude of destinations.

Chicago airport is the fourth busiest international gateway in the US with flights to more than 60 foreign destinations. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.

Before getting on flights to Chennai from Chicago, Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make use of the JAL Lounge at Chicago airport.

• Airport Code - ORD
• Airport Name - Chicago O'Hare International
• City - Chicago
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -6
• Telephone +800 8326352