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Cheapest return fare
$1,709
Typical prices: $2,070-$2,573
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/9Wed 16/9
SYD - MAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$877
Typical prices: $1,369-$1,940
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/12
SYD - MAN • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,710 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,264 (return)
Shortest trip • 24h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Manchester (SYD-MAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Manchester 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 Manchester

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:05 - 21:50
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33h 45m
2 stops
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17:35 - 19:10
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SYD
40h 35m
2 stops
$1,709Turkish Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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20:50 - 18:50
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MAN
31h 00m
1 stop
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18:50 - 12:35
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SYD
56h 45m
2 stops
$1,709Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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14:50 - 06:20
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MAN
24h 30m
1 stop
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21:45 - 06:30
MAN
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SYD
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,710Qatar Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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20:50 - 18:50
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MAN
31h 00m
1 stop
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07:55 - 12:35
MAN
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SYD
43h 40m
2 stops
$1,714Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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21:35 - 18:50
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MAN
31h 15m
1 stop
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13:50 - 06:30
MAN
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SYD
29h 40m
1 stop
$1,733Etihad Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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MAN
33h 45m
2 stops
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22:55 - 19:10
MAN
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SYD
35h 15m
2 stops
$1,743Turkish Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
16:40 - 18:50
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MAN
36h 10m
1 stop
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19:55 - 06:30
MAN
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SYD
23h 35m
1 stop
$1,755Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 06:00
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
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14:05 - 06:50
MAN
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SYD
29h 45m
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$1,769Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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08:45 - 07:55
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34h 10m
1 stop
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10:25 - 12:00
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38h 35m
1 stop
$1,861Cathay Pacific
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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MAN
27h 10m
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10:25 - 07:35
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SYD
58h 10m
2 stops
$2,093Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Manchester flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Manchester?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Manchester departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Manchester from Sydney usually cost between $1,892 and $2,477 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,709 on Multiple Airlines (8 Sept–29 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Manchester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Manchester, 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 Manchester is February, where tickets cost $1,581 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,926 and $2,392 respectively.

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

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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$882
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Manchester

  • Where is the best place to exchange currency on route?

    Both Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Manchester Airport (MAN) have pre-order services to get the best deals on currency exchange. For collecting currency in Manchester, check out their Travelex currency exchange service. For collecting currency in Sydney, have a look at their Global Exchange currency exchange service.

  • Are there facilities for families at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    There are a variety of facilities at Manchester Airport (MAN) for family, including Escape Lounges available for all passengers, and the Runway Visitor Park where parents and children can see planes taking off, tour Concorde, and more.

  • Which are the best airlines for business travellers?

    We recommend booking with Emirates Airlines or Virgin Australia to ensure you get the best amenities, such as various Wi-Fi bundles. With Emirates, the ability to make inflight calls is available on certain flights and Virgin Australia has various travel options designed for business travellers.

  • Are there any hotels at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    If you are flying into Manchester late in the evening and want to find somewhere close by, we recommend the Marriott Airport Hotel for its amenities, such as its airport shuttle, indoor pool, and gym, as well as its location—only a 5min walk from the airport.

  • Are there any hotels at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?

    There are no hotels onsite; however, if you are travelling late into Sydney and are looking for a hotel just opposite the international terminal, you can’t go wrong with a stay at the Rydges Airport Hotel.

  • Which airlines travelling from Sydney to Manchester allow unaccompanied minors?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) considers kids between five to 12 years travelling alone through the airport as unaccompanied minors. Ensure you take the minor through check-in, where you will provide a passport or birth certificate as proof of the child's age and your identification. You will incur a supervision fee.

  • Which airlines flying from Sydney to Manchester offer eco-friendly travel?

    Flights travelling to Manchester from Sydney release approximately 8,863 kg of carbon per passenger. However, airlines such as Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Finnair offer eco-friendly travel on this route, emitting roughly 54% less carbon.

  • Which cities are used for stopovers when flying from Sydney to Manchester?

    There are no direct flights from Sydney to Manchester, so you will have one or more stopovers on the route. The stopover cities depend on the airline with which you are flying and the number of stopovers you prefer en route. Emirates and Qantas mainly offer single stopover flights. A common stopover city for Qantas and Emirates is Dubai. Other possible stopover cities include Istanbul, Singapore and Amsterdam.

  • Do I need a passport and visa to enter Manchester from Sydney?

    As an Aussie, you must have a passport valid for the entire period of your stay in Manchester and at least 6 months of validity from your intended return date. However, you can travel to Manchester visa-free as a tourist for visits of less than 6 months. You require a visa if the purpose of your visit is not tourism or if it’s for more than 6 months. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Manchester?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Manchester was $882 for a one-way ticket and $1,709 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Manchester?

    Sydney and Manchester are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and will be arriving at Manchester.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Manchester?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Manchester?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Manchester from Sydney?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Manchester, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Manchester are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,484 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,389 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Manchester.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester 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 Manchester?

    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 Manchester 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 Manchester?

    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 Manchester 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 Manchester

  • Getting to and from Sydney’s airport is as simple as catching the Sydney Airport Link train that runs between the city and the airport. Alternatively, taxi and bus services are available as well. For those looking to park at the airport, head over to car park P7, the dedicated lot for international travellers.
  • For travellers looking for the cheapest flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Manchester Airport (MAN), have a look at Etihad Airways and United Airlines. However, be aware that the cheapest flights along this route can also have multiple stopovers and take up to 10h longer than normal journey times of approximately 24h. We recommend searching for prices just above the cheapest, on airlines such as Emirates Airlines and Virgin Australia, to ensure you get a good price without sacrificing more holiday time.
  • There are no direct flights between Sydney and Manchester; however, the majority of flights do only have one stopover. On average, the stopover time on Emirates Airlines is shorter than other providers, so make sure to book with them if you want to spend less time waiting in airports.
  • For those looking to take public transport to and from Manchester’s airport, there are a variety of regional buses going from different areas around Manchester. If you are travelling from the city, we recommend the 24h Stagecoach service as the most convenient option.
  • And for anyone travelling to Manchester’s airport and not wanting to carry their check-in bags with them, the airport offers a Home Bag Check-in service, where bags can be collected and checked in at home and then taken by the airport to the plane, so you don’t have to carry them around with you on the bus.
  • Similarly, if you want to do a bit of shopping at the Manchester Airport (MAN) but don’t have too much time, a Click and Collect service is available for you to purchase the duty-free items you wish while at home and then collect them when you are next at the airport.
  • Manchester International Airport (MAN) is the Greater Manchester region's main airport. The airport also serves nearby areas, including Warrington, Cheshire, Northern Staffordshire, High Peak, Lancashire and North Wales.
  • Manchester Airport is a hub for Virgin Atlantic Airlines and a focus city for easyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways. Consider flying Virgin Atlantic to Manchester, as you can easily connect to other destinations, including London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Manchester. 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 Manchester? 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 3640 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
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My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DXB - MAN
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My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Manchester airport facilities for special assistance was nothing short of disgraceful. Not an Emirates issue but they should be made aware.

Boarding was good and efficient, however since this was a late flight I spent most of the time sleeping so can't express any further opinions

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

They charged me $900 to board my flight I already paid for just because I missed my previous flight. I do not recommend this airline by any means.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

Would have liked working outlets on the flight. The first meal was very bleh, the second meal was a lot better so overall okay meals

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

I'll never transit from international through Sydney with Virgin until they improve the domestic transfer system. It's ridiculous that you have to take oversize baggage to the transfer desk to get it activated then struggle onto the shuttle bus (carrying a 25kg, 2m long ski bag and carry-on - along with about 6 others in the same situation) then negotiate the terminal and queue to put it onto the oversize receival bag drop.

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!

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

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.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

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.

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

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

The flight was small and was not cool very bad

crew as a whole is pretty mediocre. dont seem to care much for passengers. Asked 3 different crew for custom papers for immigration check in and they all said i could get it in the airport. have flown to india 3 times prior to this with Qatar and Emirates and they have always provided this paper ahead of landing to speed up the check in process. Also felt in general the crew is irritated and overworked. The one lady in my aisle from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was very pleasant but i was noticing the other crew were nice to each other but pretty cold with the passengers. Not what i usually have experienced from this type of overseas travel. Ive always felt the crew in qatar and emirates were overly sweet and pleasant but having seen the opposite this time i definitely prefer the former.

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