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SYD — AUH
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 September 2026.
Fri 16/1014:00 -
2 stops21h 05m
Sun 1/1107:40 -
3 stops28h 10m
Deal found 23/9$1,218
Sat 3/1020:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 7/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 22/9$1,242
Fri 23/1010:45 -
2 stops26h 10m
Thu 5/1107:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,255
Sat 17/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 2/1107:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 24/9$1,278
Thu 15/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 28/1007:40 -
3 stops28h 10m
Deal found 22/9$1,295
Thu 12/1121:30 -
2 stops34h 30m
Sat 21/1121:20 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 25/9$1,346
Best flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Tue 10/1116:50 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sat 14/1109:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 22/9$1,948
Tue 3/1115:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Sat 5/1217:55 -
2 stops20h 00m
Deal found 25/9$2,169
Thu 22/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 29/1020:35 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 24/9$2,415
Tue 3/1110:00 -
2 stops39h 45m
Sat 5/1207:40 -
2 stops45h 15m
Deal found 22/9$2,495
Tue 10/1115:50 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 14/1122:30 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 22/9$2,170
Direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Sun 8/1116:50 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sun 15/1109:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 23/9$1,799
Fri 16/1016:40 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Sun 1/1109:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,809
Fri 6/1116:50 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Fri 13/1121:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 22/9$1,813
Tue 3/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Sat 5/1209:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 24/9$1,816
Fri 16/1016:40 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 29/1009:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 24/9$1,822
Sat 17/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Mon 2/1109:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 24/9$1,839
Thu 15/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Wed 28/1021:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 22/9$1,850
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 26 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 3/1020:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 7/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 22/9$1,242
Thu 15/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 28/1007:40 -
3 stops28h 10m
Deal found 22/9$1,295
Fri 16/1014:00 -
2 stops21h 05m
Sun 1/1107:40 -
3 stops28h 10m
Deal found 23/9$1,218
Sat 17/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 2/1107:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 24/9$1,278
Fri 23/1010:45 -
2 stops26h 10m
Thu 5/1107:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 22/9$1,255
One-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Tue 20/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 25/9$589
Mon 5/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 23/9$619
Sun 25/1020:05 -
2 stops38h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 25/9$665
Mon 16/1120:45 -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 23/9$713
Sun 18/1014:00 -
2 stops22h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 25/9$727
Mon 5/1015:45 -
2 stops42h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9$763
Tue 20/1011:20 -
2 stops47h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 25/9$788
Mon 16/1116:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 23/9$808
Tue 29/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9$820
Thu 8/1006:00 -
2 stops32h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9$824
Mon 5/1011:15 -
3 stops42h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9$825
Find flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 11/12
07:55-06:30
3 stops29h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,100
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/10
15:50-10:55
1 stop26h 05m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,378
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 30/9
10:00-23:05
2 stops43h 05m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,442
Fastest return journey
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/10
21:35-05:00
Nonstop14h 25m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,538
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/10
16:40-00:05
Nonstop14h 25m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,540
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 29/9
09:15-10:55
2 stops31h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,614
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 2/10
15:40-00:05
Nonstop14h 25m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,635
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/11
16:50-00:25
Nonstop14h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 14/11
09:55-06:30
Nonstop13h 35m
$1,948
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 11/12
21:30-05:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$2,165
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
15:50-03:50
1 stop19h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 5/12
17:55-20:55
2 stops20h 00m
$2,169
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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 68 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?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,577). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,058). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to AUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 September 2026.
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 $1,279 and $2,236 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,218 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–1 Nov).
How often are flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $971.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Haikou (HAK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.
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 26 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sydney to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
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 6 flights from Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi per day from 4 airlines.
How popular is this Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight route?
This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl was viewed by 22,437 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in 14h 35m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
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 $930 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Etihad Airways, starting at $1,437 and $1,472 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $280. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
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: Condor (90%), Oman Air (90%), Air Europa( 90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
On average you can expect to pay $3,949 for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $527 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $1,218.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,577). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,058). 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.
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