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SYD — AUH
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
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 May or October, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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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 12 December 2025.
Wed 24/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1204:30AUH - SYD
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,799
Wed 17/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1223:30AUH - SYD
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,802
Wed 17/1220:45SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Tue 23/1213:40AUH - SYD
1 stop22h 35mAir India
Deal found 11/12$1,846
Wed 17/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1204:30AUH - SYD
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,904
Wed 17/1213:30SYD - AUH
2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 22/1223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12$1,931
Wed 31/1221:50SYD - AUH
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/123:40AUH - SYD
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,965
Thu 25/1213:30SYD - AUH
2 stops42h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1221:20AUH - SYD
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12$1,969
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 12 December 2025.
Sun 8/310:45SYD - AUH
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/323:35AUH - SYD
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,089
Wed 1/413:00SYD - AUH
2 stops39h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 15/423:20AUH - SYD
1 stop27h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12$1,376
Fri 23/120:45SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Wed 28/113:40AUH - SYD
1 stop22h 35mAir India
Deal found 11/12$1,661
Sun 1/213:35SYD - AUH
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/204:30AUH - SYD
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,227
Fri 23/110:45SYD - AUH
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/207:00AUH - SYD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,232
Fri 23/115:10SYD - AUH
2 stops41h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 28/121:20AUH - SYD
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12$1,377
Fri 23/110:45SYD - AUH
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/123:35AUH - SYD
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,568
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 12 December 2025.
Sun 1/216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 14/209:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,547
Wed 11/216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,595
Fri 23/121:45SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,780
Mon 9/316:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/321:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12$1,859
Mon 26/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12$2,067
Fri 16/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,104
Wed 14/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,130
Sat 24/121:45SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$2,199
Fri 23/121:45SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 28/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,370
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1223:30AUH - SYD
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,802
Wed 17/1220:45SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Tue 23/1213:40AUH - SYD
1 stop22h 35mAir India
Deal found 11/12$1,846
Wed 17/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1204:30AUH - SYD
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,904
Wed 17/1213:30SYD - AUH
2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 22/1223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12$1,931
Sat 20/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/213:40AUH - SYD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,320
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 12 December 2025.
Sun 25/110:45SYD - AUH
3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$535
Tue 13/121:50SYD - AUH
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$605
Tue 13/112:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12$683
Sun 25/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12$877
Tue 30/1210:45SYD - AUH
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$925
Mon 29/1221:50SYD - AUH
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$991
Sat 20/1219:00SYD - AUH
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,102
Tue 13/121:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,156
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 12 December 2025.
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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Depart
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Price
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 8/3
10:45-03:30
2 stops23h 45m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 15/3
23:35-20:35
3 stops38h 00m
$1,089
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 1/2
13:35-03:30
2 stops20h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 13/2
04:30-20:35
2 stops33h 05m
$1,227
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
10:45-07:05
2 stops27h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 15/2
07:00-06:15
3 stops40h 15m
$1,232
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 1/4
13:00-21:20
2 stops39h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 15/4
23:20-09:00
1 stop27h 40m
$1,376
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
15:10-01:10
2 stops41h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 28/1
21:20-07:20
2 stops27h 00m
$1,377
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
10:45-07:05
2 stops27h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 28/1
23:35-09:15
3 stops26h 40m
$1,568
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
20:45-12:25
1 stop22h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 28/1
13:40-19:15
1 stop22h 35m
$1,661
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/1
10:45-23:40
3 stops43h 55m
$535
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/1
21:50-07:55
2 stops41h 05m
$605
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/1
12:00-21:30
1 stop40h 30m
$683
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 5 December 2025.
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 47 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $776). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 12 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
The most flights from SYD to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 6% 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 62% 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 $1,025.
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 Dubai (DXB) 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?
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 12 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andChina Eastern 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.
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Related info for your journey
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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 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 15 flights from Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi per day from 3 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 35,795 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 39h 20m. Fly via China Eastern to get the fastest option. Sydney and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 12052 km.
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 $1,001 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,365 and $1,392 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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: Oman Air (65%), Air Europa (65%), Etihad Airways( 65%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
On average you can expect to pay $6,106 for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $540 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $1,068.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $776). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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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