How long is the flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?

For as low as $2,269, Qatar Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from New Zealand in 31h 40m. The distance between New Zealand and Abu Dhabi is about 14209 km.

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 NZ to AUH?

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

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Tue 10/1117:45 -

2 stops31h 40m

Tue 24/1117:55 -

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Deal found 28/10$2,493

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Deal found 28/10$2,509

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Deal found 28/10$2,532

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Deal found 1/11$2,679

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3 stops53h 15m

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Deal found 1/11$3,256

Sat 12/1206:05 -

2 stops33h 40m

Sat 19/1208:50 -

2 stops30h 15m

Deal found 28/10$3,558

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Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,873

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47h 35m total
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AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

17:45-16:25

2 stops31h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/11

17:55-00:20

2 stops21h 25m

$2,269

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AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

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Tue 17/11

17:45-10:50

2 stops26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/11

17:55-00:25

2 stops21h 30m

$2,418

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

22:00-00:30

1 stop35h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 22/11

21:20-16:35

2 stops34h 15m

$2,532

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

17:45-10:50

2 stops26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 7/12

12:20-00:25

2 stops27h 05m

$2,679

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

22:00-00:30

1 stop35h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 24/11

21:20-18:30

2 stops36h 10m

$2,740

WellingtonAbu Dhabi

WLG Wellington - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Wellington

Fri 4/12

20:10-16:25

3 stops53h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/12

22:30-23:55

2 stops40h 25m

$3,256

ChristchurchAbu Dhabi

CHC Christchurch - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

CHCAUH

Christchurch

Sat 12/12

06:05-06:45

2 stops33h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 19/12

08:50-00:05

2 stops30h 15m

$3,558

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.0

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10.0

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from New Zealand?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?
For as low as $2,269, Qatar Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from New Zealand in 31h 40m. The distance between New Zealand and Abu Dhabi is about 14209 km.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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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