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$487 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (SYD-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 23 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 21:20SYD-AUH
40h 20m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 10:00AUH-SYD
27h 30m1 stop
$1,212China Eastern
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:20 - 21:20SYD-AUH
40h 00m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 11:00AUH-SYD
52h 30m3 stops
$1,214China Eastern
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:20 - 21:20SYD-AUH
64h 00m3 stops
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 11:00AUH-SYD
52h 30m3 stops
$1,215China Eastern
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Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 21:10SYD-AUH
30h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 13:35AUH-SYD
31h 05m1 stop
$1,218China Eastern
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Sun, 5 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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21:25 - 00:30SYD-AUH
34h 05m1 stop
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02:35 - 21:00AUH-SYD
35h 25m2 stops
$1,227
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
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07:15 - 04:05SYD-AUH
27h 50m3 stops
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01:10 - 18:50AUH-SYD
34h 40m3 stops
$1,230
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Tue, 25 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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14:20 - 04:05SYD-AUH
20h 45m2 stops
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14:15 - 18:50AUH-SYD
21h 35m2 stops
$1,240
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Sun, 5 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 21:20SYD-AUH
40h 20m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:20 - 08:40AUH-SYD
50h 20m3 stops
$1,246China Eastern
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Tue, 25 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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14:20 - 04:05SYD-AUH
20h 45m2 stops
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05:05 - 18:50AUH-SYD
30h 45m3 stops
$1,247
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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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13:50 - 06:55SYD-AUH
24h 05m2 stops
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03:45 - 18:50AUH-SYD
32h 05m3 stops
$1,252
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,212
Overall average: $1,701
China Eastern
Thu 23/10Tue 4/11
SYD - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,692
Typical prices: $1,497-2051
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/10Tue 28/10
SYD - AUH • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sydney to Abu Dhabi, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Abu Dhabi back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is May, where tickets cost $1,445 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,193 and $1,889 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,734, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$487
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi was $323 for a one-way ticket and $804 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,939 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,751 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $719 or less one-way and $1,531 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8.0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

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!

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

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!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

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