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$505+ Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AUH
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Wed 22/410:05
SYD
-
AUH
3 stops41h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 3/521:10
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops29h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1$1,550
Mon 26/115:00
SYD
-
AUH
3 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/208:50
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,553
Fri 6/221:45
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/222:40
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,580
Mon 8/611:20
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops39h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 29/623:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1$1,583
Tue 20/121:30
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop31h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 24/123:30
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops48h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1$1,584
Sat 7/221:45
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/221:05
AUH
-
SYD
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,590
Mon 25/513:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/500:25
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,595
Wed 4/216:35
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/221:05
AUH
-
SYD
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,602
Fri 6/321:45
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/321:05
AUH
-
SYD
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,629
Sun 8/316:35
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/309:55
AUH
-
SYD
Nonstop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,639
Sat 11/411:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop40h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 19/423:20
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops50h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/1$1,647

Find flight deals to Abu Dhabi

Find the latest flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 January 2026.

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$1,550

One-way from

$505

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,978

Good round-trip deal

$1,647 or less

Good one-way deal

$725 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 22/4-3/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Sydney to Abu Dhabi
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Sydney to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:05-21:20

3 stops41h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

21:10-09:00

2 stops29h 50m

$1,550

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 13/2

22:40-07:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,580

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

21:05-17:55

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,590

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

13:00-00:20

1 stop17h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 30/5

00:25-18:25

1 stop36h 00m

$1,595

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 13/3

21:05-17:55

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,629

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 27/2

23:50-15:30

1 stop32h 40m

$1,669

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

09:55-06:35

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,672

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/3

09:55-06:35

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,687

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

16:35-23:50

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 30/3

10:25-07:10

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,736

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

15:40-00:05

Nonstop14h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

10:25-06:10

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,743

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When is the best time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

FAQs about flying to Abu Dhabi

Getting around Abu Dhabi

Getting around the city is no problem. Using local buses which run frequently is the easiest way to see what this fantastic destination has to offer. Taxis are quite cheap compared to many other countries. Why not arrange a hire taxi and guide for a day? A friendly taxi driver will be more than willing to take you to famous landmarks, shopping malls, parks, cafes and restaurants.

Travelling to the city from the airport

It’s about a 30-minute journey from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to the city centre. There are a number of public transport options available, the cheapest of which is by bus. Many hotels do provide their guests with free inter-terminal shuttle services. There’s also car hire 24 hours a day which can be arranged at the airport. Jump into a taxi, however do agree a price before setting off, as fares can vary.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Zayed Intl (AUH) if they wish to fly to Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi airport is 28.0 km from the city centre. Booking flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should be relatively easy as there are 15 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Abu Dhabi. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $95, while return flights cost around $96.

  • How much is a return flight to Abu Dhabi?

    A return flight to Abu Dhabi will typically cost around $1,461, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Abu Dhabi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Abu Dhabi, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

    Yes. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Modern Studio in Oasis is the closest property to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (0.0 km away from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl).

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