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

For as low as $2,167, Qatar Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from New Zealand in 26h 05m. 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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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.

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Thu 29/1017:45 -

1 stop26h 05m

Thu 5/1117:55 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 14/9$2,167

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Deal found 17/9$2,249

Sun 18/1017:15 -

2 stops32h 05m

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2 stops40h 55m

Deal found 17/9$2,275

Mon 19/1017:30 -

2 stops26h 25m

Sun 1/1113:10 -

3 stops31h 20m

Deal found 13/9$2,294

Tue 3/1117:45 -

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Sat 7/1112:20 -

2 stops27h 05m

Deal found 17/9$2,350

Thu 29/1017:20 -

2 stops26h 35m

Thu 5/1122:55 -

3 stops34h 00m

Deal found 14/9$2,360

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Round-trip from	$2,167
One-way from	$1,342
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,352

Qatar Airways
29/10-5/11
2 total stops
47h 35m total
New Zealand to Abu Dhabi

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Air New Zealand
7/12-31/12
1 total stop
26h 45m total
New Zealand to Abu Dhabi

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/12

11:15-05:00

1 stop26h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,342

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AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Mon 7/12

17:45-10:50

2 stops26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,401

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

09:50-06:30

3 stops29h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,434

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/12

19:15-10:50

3 stops48h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,488

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/11

17:45-10:50

2 stops26h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,490

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

12:50-06:25

2 stops26h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,678

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

06:45-01:10

1 stop27h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,745

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/12

06:45-01:10

1 stop27h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,766

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

17:55-00:25

1 stop21h 30m

$2,167

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL Auckland Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

17:15-16:20

2 stops32h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 25/10

22:30-00:25

2 stops40h 55m

$2,275

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,689). Flying from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and China Eastern 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

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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Very Good

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1 / 20

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

China Eastern

7.3

Good

241 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

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1 / 20

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

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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 $2,167, Qatar Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from New Zealand in 26h 05m. 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,689). Flying from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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