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Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

WAS — AUH
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

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Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,170

Return from

$1,998
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Abu Dhabi should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, Air New Zealand and Turkish Airlines to Abu Dhabi have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.5
Good
3,744 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.2
Good
138 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.0
Good
7,892 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi?

    When you embark upon the journey from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will primarily make use of two airports, namely Auckland Airport (AKL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi. While Abu Dhabi does have additional airports in the city, for the most part, commercial, long-distance flights tend to favour using Abu Dhabi International. You can complete this flight with one stop in Sydney, for a total flying time of approximately 21h 30min with Air New Zealand. There are several other airlines that complete the journey with two or three stops, and these flight times range from an average of 28h to 48h. Buying your ticket more than a month in advance will give you access to shorter duration flight options when you fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi.

  • Are there direct flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flight deals from Auckland to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi. Flights will either have one, two or three stops, depending on the airline and time of booking. One-stop Abu Dhabi flight deals can be booked with Air New Zealand and take between 21h and 30h. Two stop options with Singapore Airlines and Etihad will see Singapore and Kuala Lumpur as your layover cities and average between 35h and 37h 30min. Three-stop flights such as the one shared by Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines will see Singapore, Paris and Istanbul as your layover cities and find you in Abu Dhabi after roughly 42h 30min flying time.

  • How do you get from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city centre?

    When you arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, you will find that it is quite easy to get from the airport into the heart of the city. The A1 bus leaves regularly on a 24/7 basis from the Arrivals terminal of the airport and takes passengers directly to City Air Terminal Bus Station, in the centre of Abu Dhabi. Airport taxis are highly recommended as a cost efficient and comfortable way to get to the city; they can be obtained as standard or luxury models and caught directly from the airport. They are controlled by the airport, ensuring top quality control. With no train station based at the airport, these are your best public transportation options for convenient and comfortable trips to the city.

  • What are some of the things to do in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi is a thriving industrial hub lined by gorgeous beaches and a fantastic place for business and holiday trips. Apart from the two major tourist attractions, which are the majestic, white marbled Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi art museum, there is plenty to do and see in Abu Dhabi. Mangrove National Park offers an opportunity to explore the natural side of the city, with kayaking tours around the islands and popular beaches. Ferrari World is a massive theme park, which is perfect for adrenaline and thrill seekers, and Warner Bros World is a theme park dedicated to comics, heroes and all things movie related. As well as world-class dining options and shopping choices, Abu Dhabi is a fun-lover’s paradise.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    New Zealand citizens can fly into Abu Dhabi without a pre-arranged visa. Upon arrival at the airport you will get your passport stamped at the Immigration desk allowing you into the country for thirty days. Your passport will need to be valid.

  • What does AUH mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a AUH flight.

  • 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.

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