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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AUH
4 Jan — 11 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 74 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 5 December 2025.
Thu 4/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/1221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,713
Thu 4/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1209:50AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,723
Fri 5/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 18/1221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,742
Tue 23/1206:00SYD - AUH
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/207:00AUH - SYD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,753
Fri 5/1213:30SYD - AUH
2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 18/1223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/12$1,774
Fri 5/1207:15SYD - AUH
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1204:30AUH - SYD
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,801
Thu 4/1214:30SYD - AUH
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1214:15AUH - SYD
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,825
Fri 5/1207:15SYD - AUH
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1223:30AUH - SYD
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,869
Tue 23/1212:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 24/223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,881
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 5 December 2025.
Thu 22/121:30SYD - AUH
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,349
Sun 18/113:35SYD - AUH
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/118:00AUH - SYD
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,599
Sun 18/112:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 25/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,416
Sun 18/112:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 1/223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,422
Thu 22/120:05SYD - AUH
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/101:55AUH - SYD
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,789
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 5 December 2025.
Sun 18/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,726
Wed 4/316:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/321:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,848
Sun 7/1216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/1221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,173
Sun 7/1216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 18/1221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,188
Sun 18/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,358
Tue 13/116:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,662
Sat 17/121:45SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 24/109:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,680
Sat 13/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1209:50AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,823
Tue 23/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 24/209:55AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12$3,005
Mon 5/121:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/12$3,099
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/121:30SYD - AUH
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 24/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,343
Sun 18/120:05SYD - AUH
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/213:10AUH - SYD
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,393
Sun 18/112:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 25/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,416
Sun 18/112:00SYD - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 1/223:30AUH - SYD
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,422
Thu 22/121:30SYD - AUH
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12$1,349
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 5 December 2025.
Fri 23/110:45SYD - AUH
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$558
Sat 24/121:50SYD - AUH
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$563
Thu 15/121:50SYD - AUH
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$591
Wed 29/413:00SYD - AUH
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$599
Tue 9/1221:45SYD - AUH
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$602
Thu 30/420:50SYD - AUH
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$603
Wed 10/1206:00SYD - AUH
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$661
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 5 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 5 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
21:30-21:30
1 stop31h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 31/1
23:30-06:30
1 stop24h 00m
$1,349
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/1
12:00-21:30
1 stop40h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 25/1
23:30-06:30
1 stop24h 00m
$1,416
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/1
12:00-21:30
1 stop40h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 1/2
23:30-10:00
1 stop27h 30m
$1,422
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 18/1
13:35-07:50
3 stops25h 15m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 25/1
18:00-08:35
3 stops31h 35m
$1,599
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 22/1
20:05-22:40
3 stops33h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 30/1
01:55-09:15
3 stops24h 20m
$1,789
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 24/1
10:45-06:30
3 stops50h 45m
$558
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 23/1
13:35-07:55
2 stops25h 20m
$566
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 1/5
13:00-04:10
2 stops21h 10m
$602
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 30/4
20:50-04:10
2 stops37h 20m
$603
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD - AUH
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/12
21:15-12:40
2 stops46h 25m
$690
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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 28 November 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 74 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $862). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,295). 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 5 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 5 December 2025.
The most flights from SYD to AUH are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 61% 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 $1,032.
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: 20h 13m.
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 5 December 2025.
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.
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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 9 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 35,881 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 31h. 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 $997 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,375 and $1,401 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 $5,660 for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $487 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $963.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $862). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,295). 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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