What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi?

Travellers will need to book flights to Zayed Intl (AUH) if they wish to fly to Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi airport is 28.0 km from the city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $247, while return flights cost around $120.

How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around $83, however they can be found for as little as $73.

Does Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (0.0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl).

$774+ Flights to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

Return from	$1,753
One-way from	$774
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,169

SriLankan Airlines
27/11-8/12
4 total stops
81h 55m total
Auckland to Abu Dhabi

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6/8
3 total stops
58h 35m total
Auckland to Abu Dhabi

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Thu 27/1113:30AKL - AUH

2 stops41h 30mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 8/1223:00AUH - AKL

2 stops40h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,753

Fri 25/710:40AKL - AUH

2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/818:45AUH - AKL

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,913

Thu 27/1122:00AKL - AUH

1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 8/1223:30AUH - AKL

1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 9/6$2,247

Fri 25/715:25AKL - AUH

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 1/820:30AUH - AKL

1 stop40h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6$2,368

Thu 27/1120:10AKL - AUH

2 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 7/1202:20AUH - AKL

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6$3,234

Wed 26/1101:20AKL - AUH

2 stops62h 15mSWISS

Mon 8/1214:30AUH - AKL

2 stops37h 50mSWISS

Deal found 9/6$9,134

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Thu 27/1113:30AKL - AUH

2 stops41h 30mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 8/1223:00AUH - AKL

2 stops40h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 9/6$1,753

Fri 25/710:40AKL - AUH

2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/818:45AUH - AKL

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,913

Thu 27/1122:00AKL - AUH

1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 8/1223:30AUH - AKL

1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 9/6$2,247

Fri 25/715:25AKL - AUH

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 1/820:30AUH - AKL

1 stop40h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6$2,368

Thu 27/1120:10AKL - AUH

2 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 7/1202:20AUH - AKL

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6$3,234

Wed 26/1101:20AKL - AUH

2 stops51h 00mSWISS

Sun 7/1202:35AUH - AKL

2 stops49h 45mSWISS

Deal found 9/6$9,134

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Fri 25/710:40AKL - AUH

2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/818:45AUH - AKL

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,913

Fri 25/720:35AKL - AUH

2 stops57h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 1/823:00AUH - AKL

2 stops41h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 10/6$2,074

Fri 25/715:25AKL - AUH

1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 1/820:30AUH - AKL

1 stop40h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6$2,368

Fri 25/721:00AKL - AUH

1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 1/821:15AUH - AKL

2 stops51h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/6$2,479

Fri 25/710:00AKL - AUH

2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 31/701:35AUH - AKL

2 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/6$4,210

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Wed 6/820:40AKL - AUH

3 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6$774

Sun 3/807:30AKL - AUH

2 stops45h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 9/6$989

Sun 3/807:00AKL - AUH

1 stop25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/6$1,166

Thu 31/700:25AKL - AUH

2 stops29h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6$2,624

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AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

13:30-22:00

2 stops41h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/12

23:00-00:25

2 stops40h 25m

$1,753

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

10:40-21:20

2 stops42h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 1/8

18:45-23:45

3 stops45h 00m

$1,913

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

22:00-20:30

1 stop31h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/12

23:30-16:35

1 stop32h 05m

$2,247

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

15:25-06:00

1 stop22h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 1/8

20:30-20:35

1 stop40h 05m

$2,368

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

20:10-06:55

2 stops43h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/12

02:20-05:00

2 stops41h 40m

$3,234

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

01:20-06:35

2 stops62h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/12

14:30-13:20

2 stops37h 50m

$9,134

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

20:40-23:15

3 stops58h 35m

$774

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

07:30-21:20

2 stops45h 50m

$989

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

07:00-00:05

1 stop25h 05m

$1,166

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

00:25-22:15

2 stops29h 50m

$2,624

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When is the best time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

The price you pay for your flight to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Abu Dhabi takes 41 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Abu Dhabi from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Abu Dhabi should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,623 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,211 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,848 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

FAQs about flying to Abu Dhabi

What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi?
Travellers will need to book flights to Zayed Intl (AUH) if they wish to fly to Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi airport is 28.0 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $247, while return flights cost around $120.
How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?
A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around $83, however they can be found for as little as $73.
Does Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?
Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (0.0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl).

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