Cheap Flights to Abu Dhabi

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$1,208	Average for round-trip flights in May 2020
Round-trip from	$1,780	From Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
One-way from	$801	One-way flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Cheapest prices for Abu Dhabi flights by month

January

$1,231

February

$1,140

March

$1,119

April

$1,241

May

$1,230

June

$1,448

July

$1,292

August

$1,447

September

$1,359

October

$926

November

$908

December

$1,613

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Abu Dhabi. Flying to Abu Dhabi in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

MEL - AUH Price	$908 - $2,088
AUH Temperature	24 - 43 °C
AUH Rainfall	0 - 9 mm

Flying to Abu Dhabi in November is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Abu Dhabi then August is statistically the hottest. March is historically the period with most rainfall.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 24 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.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Abu Dhabi?

Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi. Flying on Tuesday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Abu Dhabi. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the evening as these tend to have higher demand.

When to fly

The best time to book your flights to Abu Dhabi is from November through to February when it’s hot, although not too hot and is a great time for golf enthusiast to visit and watch the Abu Dhabi Golf Championships. Since 2006, the event has grown hugely in popularity and is now globally recognised as one of the largest events on the European Tour. Around 82,000 fans attend the sporting spectacle every January to watch the intense 27-hole course competition.

March to October in the United Arab Emirates can see temperatures often reaching 38-40 degrees Celsius which can be uncomfortable even for the locals. If you can cope with the heat, you should be able to find cheap flights to Abu Dhabi, especially during school holidays. Consider flying to Abu Dhabi in January for the annual festival. The festival unites some of the greatest musicians, performers and artists from the East and West and is a cultural event and a great occasion for everyone to enjoy.

Why visit

Exciting Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It’s a diverse, multicultural city which is home to some of the world’s tallest buildings such as the ADIA Tower, the Landmark, Hilton Tower and the Emirates Palace. If you book cheap flights to Abu Dhabi, make sure to visit the numerous parks and gardens which are ideal places to relax and have a picnic. All the family can enjoy visiting Heritage Park that has a historical Watch Tower providing panoramic views. This modern city has been planned with tourists in mind having open spaces, boulevards and busy shopping precincts that can be found in Airport Road, Sheikh Zayed Street and Khalifa Street. How about spending a day in one of Abu Dhabi’s football or cricket stadiums where you can mix with the friendly locals? Motor racing enthusiasts from all over the world fly in to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marine Circuit, to see Formula 1 racing which takes place in late November or early December. Take a stroll down the Corniche, an over 6-km promenade to have a coffee, a snack and watch the world go by. There’s also a huge choice of restaurants that serve Ethiopian, Middle Eastern and European food. The kids will love a day at Yas Island, a water world theme park with thrilling slides, ravines and wave machines.

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.