Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $1,521 and $1,883 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,163 on Air India (12 Oct–19 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $977.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 49m.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $1,521 and $1,883 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,163 on Air India (12 Oct–19 Oct).

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

How often are flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Haikou (HAK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl was viewed by 27,050 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in 14h 30m. Fly via China Eastern, Etihad Airways, or Oman Air to get the fastest option. Sydney and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 12052 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $936 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,434 and $1,445 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $283. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for a low price.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,623). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,079). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to AUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Question 17

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $4,268 for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $676 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $1,168.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Sydney, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Gulf Air (91%), Condor (83%), Oman Air( 83%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to AUH?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith to Zayed Intl. Flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) take 14h 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi per day from 4 airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Abu Dhabi from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,163
One-way from	$620
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,079
Good round-trip deal	$1,585 or less
Good one-way deal	$827 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$936	Average$1,213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,434	Average$1,819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,445	Average$2,115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,639	Average$1,742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to AUH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $1,521 and $1,883 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,163 on Air India (12 Oct–19 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

The most flights from SYD to AUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $977.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Flights via Haikou (HAK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

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Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $1,521 and $1,883 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,163 on Air India (12 Oct–19 Oct).