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Cheapest return flight
$1,032
Typical prices: $1,460-$2,142
Air India
Fri 2/11Sun 18/11
MEL - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,341
Typical prices: $1,669-$2,307
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/11Wed 5/12
SYD - AUH • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Etihad Airways. Average duration is 14h 21m
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Most flights • 17 per week
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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Cheapest • 17% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Abu Dhabi

 
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Recent return flight deals to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air India Logo
09:15 - 10:55MEL  Melbourne-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
32h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
11:55 - 07:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MEL Melbourne
36h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,032Air India
Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 10:50BNE  Brisbane-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
18h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
17:55 - 17:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-BNE Brisbane
17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,150Qatar Airways
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
Air India Logo
22:30 - 10:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
19h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
11:55 - 19:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,158Air India
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Air India Logo
09:15 - 10:55MEL  Melbourne-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
32h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
11:55 - 07:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MEL Melbourne
36h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,161Air India
Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
06:05 - 03:50BNE  Brisbane-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
27h 45m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
17:55 - 17:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-BNE Brisbane
17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,195Qatar Airways
Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
09:55 - 03:50BNE  Brisbane-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
23h 55m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 07:10AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-BNE Brisbane
25h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
$1,234Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 01:00MEL  Melbourne-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
44h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 11:00AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-MEL Melbourne
54h 40m3 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,268China Eastern
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 01:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
34h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:05AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 45m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Nanjing Lukou Intl
$1,306China Eastern
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 05:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 30mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 06:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 35mdirect
$1,341Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 05:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
14h 30mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 06:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 35mdirect
$1,367Etihad Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Abu Dhabi

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Abu Dhabi?

Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi is the cheapest route at $1,032 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Abu Dhabi?

On average, a return flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi costs $1,748, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Brisbane average $1,447, while Perth runs a bit higher at $1,549.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi at $1,671 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,857.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi with an average price of $1,287 return.
•December ($2,130) and June ($1,984) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Morning flights to Abu Dhabi are the cheapest at $1,548 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,807.

What is a good deal for flights to Abu Dhabi?

Flights under $1,460 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Abu Dhabi at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Brisbane $1,206
•Perth $1,299.

When are flights to Abu Dhabi the cheapest?

Flights to Abu Dhabi are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Abu Dhabi

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$568
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 113% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Abu Dhabi, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Abu Dhabi is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Abu Dhabi is around $1,460 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Abu Dhabi from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Abu Dhabi varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Melbourne Airport: 13h 50m
    • From Sydney: 14h 25m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi are from Melbourne, starting at $1,032 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Last-minute fares to Abu Dhabi (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 10% higher than the average return fare of $1,748.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Abu Dhabi?

    Etihad Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi at 17 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Abu Dhabi?

  • How many flights serve Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi receives 2 flights per day and 17 per week from across the world. Sydney has the most flights to Abu Dhabi with 10 weekly flights.

  • How do I travel from Abu Dhabi Airport into the city?

    The recommended public transport for tourists is the bus service. You can find stops outside Terminals 1 and 2 which are indicated by the blue and white signs. There are a number of different services that run to and from the airport, stopping at various points throughout the city, including the Al Rahba Hospital and the central Old Fish Market on Al Nasr. Tickets cost approximately 4 AED (1.60 AUD).

  • Do I need a visa to visit Abu Dhabi?

    Australian passport holders do technically require a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however, you will not need to arrange this before your arrival. Instead, you just need to disembark from your flight to Abu Dhabi and a 30-day single-entry visa will be added to your passport and stamped free of charge when you pass through immigration.

  • Where can I purchase some of the local currency?

    You can pick up some of the local currency, United Arab Emirates Dirham, at the Abu Dhabi Airport from one of the numerous currency exchange services throughout. Companies include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the Al Falah Exchange Company, and the global company Travelex. Alternatively, there are foreign card ATMs available in the Arrivals Area that can be used 24h.

  • How busy is the Abu Dhabi Airport?

    The Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second largest airport in the United Arab Emirates after Dubai, and one of the biggest transit airports in the world. It is therefore recommended that you give yourself plenty of time to cross the airport. As it can be very busy during peak traffic times, it is also recommended that you give plenty of time to pass through processes such as baggage claims, immigration, and security.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at the Abu Dhabi Airport?

    There are two main airport hotels at the airport. The Aerotel is located inside Terminal 1 and is more suitable for those in transit. The Premier Inn Hotel can be accessed from Terminal 1 or 3 from the Skypark retail corridor, in the public area. Alternatively, if you just need a power-nap, you can find GoSleep sleeping pods in the upper level of Terminal 3.

Your guide to booking Abu Dhabi flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Abu Dhabi, book around 20 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 19% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Abu Dhabi, a good return fare is around $1,460. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Abu Dhabi in October. Return fares historically average $1,287, making October the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $259 on a return flight. Morning flights to Abu Dhabi average $1,548 compared to $1,807 for midday flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Abu Dhabi, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Etihad Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Abu Dhabi, a few great places to start are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Corniche Beach. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • The major service that runs flights from Australia to the Abu Dhabi International Airport (ABU) is Etihad Airways. This airline is based at the Abu Dhabi Airport and utilises most of the terminal’s space.
  • Before travelling into the city you can pick up a range of different supplies, from food to toiletries to pharmaceuticals, at the Skypark Plaza. This shopping centre is in the airport, just outside of Terminal 3.
  • If you need to store luggage for the day you can find short term luggage storage in the Arrivals Hall of Terminals 1 and 3. Prices start at 10.50 AED (4.20 AUD) for smaller bags.
  • Those who require additional assistance through the airport can hire the Golden Class Meet and Assist service to help you with your bags from the air bridge and take you through their fast track lane at immigration.
  • If you need transport between the Abu Dhabi Airport Terminals, you can take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle service which runs between Terminals 1 and 2 every 15min.
  • Those who would like to purchase a local SIM card to use during your stay to avoid roaming charges can find them at the Etisalat kiosks in the Arrivals Hall. Phone cards for payphones can be purchased at the Relay and Jashanmal newsstands.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Abu Dhabi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3679 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

I flew Premium Economy from Sao Paulo to Dubai. Excellent trip, especially the attention to detail of crew.

10.0 ExcellentRenata, Oct 2026
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I flew Premium Economy from Sao Paulo to Dubai. Excellent trip, especially the attention to detail of crew.

This was a codeshare with flydubai. Took off on time and landed before time. It was very good

Toilets could be serviced more frequently. They ran out of toilet paper.

The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

I was flying business so you expect a level of comfort/support…but the staff on these flights were outstanding in their attention to detail and nothing was too difficult for them.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Check-in staff were not very pleasing and sounded to be rude, even though I hold a platinum membership. The aircraft is brand new and good. As it's a short flight no other comments.

Bus from gate to plane waited more than 30 minutes in a freezing temperatures of a/c. Plane temperature was very cold .

I was mislead in the booking thinking I was purchasing via kayak however underpricer was the ticket vendor and I did not have access to seat selection, wifi or the lounge at the airport with my business class ticket for this reason. I did know know these issues were going to occur when I bought the ticket, I was very displeased

Over all good experience. Cabin crew should have been more attentive and the food quality should improve.

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

Luggage jandling sucks. I arrived in BLR india on 15th and luggage was delivered today 19th. I came for a business trip everything got screwed up. Poor communication. APP kept saying mishandles in BLR. It never reached BLR. I had air tag which showed luggage was in Germany. I could not reach anybody other than the airpprt people. They had no clue and asked me to call etihad. In India etihad number wasnt working.i had to call US number and that person was the only person who seemed to help. They kept me in dark. No communication or email till i spoke to the person in US.i have flown many airlines but never had this experience. For me this was first and will be last in etihad. Very bad.

The food was nice and the toilets were kept clean. I find the cabin bag policy to be ludicrous though, there's no way someone can have a small personal item and carry-on cabin bag weighing <7kg if you need to take a laptop with you, meds, and any valuables and items you can't risk to leave in a cargo bag that may get left behind

Crew from ground is great but the aircraft is small and last 3 rows luggage section was occupied by crew so no space for travelers. Food was OK

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

It was my birthday while I was on the flight on China eastern airlines. They celebrated my day by giving me a personalized birthday card and also a very delicious pastry. I was surprised and thankful by the China Eastern crew! The whole staff was kind and professional? My second flight into China and the most memorable! Thank you-

Multiple delays, with no explanation. Caused us to almost miss our connector. The airline made no effort when we arrived in Shanghai to help us make it to our next flight with the same airline.

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