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 New York

 As you take off on flights to Chennai from New York, you cannot help being spellbound by the huge array of soaring skyscrapers. New York is brimming with culture and entertainment, from Broadway theatres to leading art and history museums.

Before taking flights to Chennai from New York, be sure to soak up all that the 'Big Apple' has to offer. Shop for luxury goods, enjoy a romantic dinner with a twinkling skyline view or visit family-friendly attractions such as the American Museum of Natural History.

New York city’s five boroughs are home to some of the most recognized and cherished landmarks in the world. New York has 51 buildings over 200m high – more than any other city in the world.

Diverse Midtown ranges from peaceful sculpture gardens at the United Nations headquarters, to the dazzling lights of Times Square and the Theatre District, to the city's most famous skyscrapers.



A visit to Carnegie Hall is a must before taking flights to Chennai from New York. It was built in 1891 and remains one of New York's most prestigious venues for top international orchestras and musicians, as well as pop, folk and jazz concerts.

The Upper East Side borders Central Park and contains several major art museums – the Guggenheim, Frick Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art. Take a scenic harbour cruise, stroll in Central Park, browse the museums or see the view from a skyscraper observatory.

New York offers nightly entertainment from contemporary live music to Broadway theatre to performances of classical music, opera and dance. Radio City Music Hall stages concerts, comedy, family entertainment and music and dance extravaganzas in a landmark Art Deco theatre.

You’ll never be bored in the city that never sleeps, as there's something spectacular happening every day and night in New York.

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

New York Airport

Flights to Chennai from New York leave from New York Airport, the busiest passenger airport in the US and 12th busiest in the world. In 2009, New York’s airport handled 46 million passengers.

It is located about 19km from Lower Manhattan in Queens County, on Long Island, in southeastern New York City.

The airport was first known as Idlewild airport in 1943 when construction work first began, and it was renamed in 1963 after assassinated US President John F. Kennedy.

Over 90 airlines, including Etihad, operate out of New York airport. Etihad has daily flights to Chennai from New York airport. Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the facilities in the Lounge at Terminal 4.

• Airport Code - JFK
• Airport Name - John F Kennedy International
• City - New York
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -5
• Telephone +1 718 244 4444