How long is the flight from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi in about 31h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Auckland and Abu Dhabi is about 14209 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

Currently priced at $2,518, Air New Zealand will fly you from Auckland to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to AUH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

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Deal found 29/9$2,353

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

09:40-07:10

2 stops30h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$967

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Fri 16/10

21:45-22:55

3 stops34h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,087

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

18:25-16:20

2 stops30h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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$1,195

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

17:45-10:50

1 stop26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,197

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

17:15-10:55

1 stop26h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,243

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

13:15-10:50

1 stop30h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,315

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/12

17:45-10:50

1 stop26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,533

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

17:45-16:25

1 stop31h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 17/11

17:55-00:25

1 stop21h 30m

$2,151

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

17:45-10:50

1 stop26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/11

12:20-00:25

1 stop27h 05m

$2,237

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

17:45-10:50

1 stop26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/11

12:20-00:25

1 stop27h 05m

$2,241

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Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,453.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?
Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi in about 31h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Auckland and Abu Dhabi is about 14209 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Currently priced at $2,518, Air New Zealand will fly you from Auckland to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,453.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 15m.

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