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 $151, while return flights cost around $122.

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).

$840+ Flights to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2025

Return from	$1,778
One-way from	$840
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,192

2/8-9/8
6 total stops
85h 50m total
Auckland to Abu Dhabi

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25/10
3 total stops
40h 20m total
Auckland to Abu Dhabi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Sat 2/807:30AKL - AUH

3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/807:25AUH - AKL

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6$1,778

Sat 2/815:15AKL - AUH

2 stops62h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 9/823:00AUH - AKL

2 stops41h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/6$2,011

Fri 1/821:00AKL - AUH

1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 8/821:15AUH - AKL

2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/6$2,279

Thu 3/708:50AKL - AUH

1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 6/721:15AUH - AKL

1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/6$2,566

Thu 27/1116:20AKL - AUH

1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 3/109:40AUH - AKL

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/6$2,805

Fri 1/810:00AKL - AUH

2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 7/801:35AUH - AKL

2 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/6$3,555

Thu 27/1113:50AKL - AUH

2 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 3/118:55AUH - AKL

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/6$4,489

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Sat 2/807:30AKL - AUH

3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/807:25AUH - AKL

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6$1,778

Sat 2/815:15AKL - AUH

2 stops62h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 9/823:00AUH - AKL

2 stops41h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/6$2,011

Fri 1/821:00AKL - AUH

1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern

Fri 8/821:15AUH - AKL

2 stops34h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/6$2,279

Thu 3/708:50AKL - AUH

1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 6/721:15AUH - AKL

1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/6$2,566

Thu 27/1116:20AKL - AUH

1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 3/109:40AUH - AKL

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/6$2,805

Fri 1/810:00AKL - AUH

2 stops46h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 7/801:35AUH - AKL

2 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/6$3,555

Thu 27/1113:50AKL - AUH

2 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 3/118:55AUH - AKL

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/6$4,489

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Thu 3/708:50AKL - AUH

1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 6/721:15AUH - AKL

1 stop35h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/6$2,566

Thu 3/721:25AKL - AUH

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/714:15AUH - AKL

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/6$2,591

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Return

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AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

07:30-23:15

3 stops47h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/8

07:25-05:30

3 stops38h 05m

$1,778

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

15:15-22:00

2 stops62h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/8

23:00-00:10

2 stops41h 10m

$2,011

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

21:00-21:20

1 stop32h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/8

21:15-15:45

2 stops34h 30m

$2,279

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/7

08:50-01:05

1 stop24h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/7

21:15-16:50

1 stop35h 35m

$2,566

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

16:20-05:00

1 stop21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/1

09:40-13:00

1 stop18h 20m

$2,805

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

10:00-00:35

2 stops46h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 7/8

01:35-06:00

2 stops44h 25m

$3,555

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

13:50-10:50

2 stops30h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/1

18:55-05:00

1 stop25h 05m

$4,489

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

20:40-04:00

3 stops40h 20m

$840

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

07:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,176

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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 24 hours 15 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

485 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

485 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,592 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 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

1,216 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 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

3,866 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

China Eastern

7.1

Good

152 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

485 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 $151, while return flights cost around $122.
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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What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?

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