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SYD — AUH
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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 April or February, booked 84 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 7 August 2026.
Tue 8/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 10/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,180
Mon 2/1112:00 -
1 stop39h 30m
Mon 9/1123:30 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 7/8$1,207
Thu 17/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 24/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 3/8$1,210
Sat 14/1112:00 -
1 stop39h 30m
Mon 14/1223:30 -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 3/8$1,217
Tue 3/1121:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Sat 5/1223:30 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 4/8$1,220
Tue 6/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 22/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 2/8$1,240
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 7 August 2026.
Tue 6/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 22/1014:25 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 2/8$1,434
Tue 6/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 22/1009:50 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 2/8$1,943
Tue 3/1120:00 -
2 stops21h 50m
Sat 5/1217:55 -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 4/8$2,298
Mon 28/907:35 -
3 stops46h 50m
Mon 12/1001:30 -
2 stops46h 25m
Deal found 4/8$2,532
Tue 3/1107:55 -
3 stops48h 35m
Fri 4/1202:35 -
2 stops45h 35m
Deal found 4/8$2,582
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 7 August 2026.
Tue 3/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Sat 5/1209:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 4/8$1,619
Sat 14/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Mon 14/1221:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,622
Wed 30/915:40 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Fri 30/1021:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,711
Thu 12/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Sun 13/1221:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,720
Sun 15/1116:50 -
Nonstop14h 35m
Sun 13/1221:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,747
Mon 19/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Tue 20/1009:50 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 3/8$1,821
Mon 28/920:50 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Tue 13/1009:50 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 4/8$1,862
Tue 20/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 22/1009:50 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 3/8$1,940
Tue 6/1021:35 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Thu 22/1009:50 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 2/8$1,943
Thu 12/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Tue 15/1209:55 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 3/8$1,947
Thu 12/1121:30 -
Nonstop14h 30m
Wed 16/1221:05 -
Nonstop13h 40m
Deal found 3/8$1,967
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 7 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/820:35 -
2 stops32h 20m
Wed 19/814:30 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 5/8$1,383
Fri 4/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Fri 11/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,470
Tue 8/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 10/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,180
Tue 8/906:00 -
2 stops24h 35m
Thu 10/913:10 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 4/8$1,363
Thu 17/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 24/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 3/8$1,210
Tue 22/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 24/911:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 5/8$1,247
Fri 25/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 5/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 3/8$1,481
Wed 30/920:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Fri 30/1007:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 3/8$1,463
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 7 August 2026.
Tue 19/120:05 -
2 stops46h 15m
Deal found 7/8$687
Mon 18/121:50 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 7/8$692
Sun 17/121:50 -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 7/8$729
Tue 1/920:35 -
2 stops52h 00m
Deal found 6/8$739
Mon 19/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 3/8$764
Mon 19/1015:45 -
2 stops42h 50m
Deal found 3/8$770
Mon 18/109:20 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 7/8$773
Sun 17/121:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 7/8$798
Mon 24/820:50 -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 7/8$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 7 August 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 7 August 2026.
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SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/10
21:35-10:55
1 stop20h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 22/10
14:25-20:20
2 stops22h 55m
$1,434
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
Thu 22/10
09:50-06:35
Nonstop13h 45m
$1,943
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
20:00-10:50
2 stops21h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 5/12
17:55-22:20
2 stops21h 25m
$2,298
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 28/9
07:35-00:25
3 stops46h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 12/10
01:30-06:55
2 stops46h 25m
$2,532
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
07:55-01:30
3 stops48h 35m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 4/12
02:35-07:10
2 stops45h 35m
$2,582
Cheapest one-way
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 18/1
21:50-07:50
2 stops41h 00m
$692
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 17/1
21:50-07:10
2 stops40h 20m
$729
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 19/10
21:35-10:55
1 stop20h 20m
$764
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 19/1
12:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
$798
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 18/9
20:35-10:55
1 stop20h 20m
$849
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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?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,611). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,041). 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 7 August 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 $1,608 and $1,862 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,180 on Air India (8 Sept–10 Sept).
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 7 August 2026.
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 80 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 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?
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 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?
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 $969.
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 48m.
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 7 August 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.
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
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 25m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 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 25,631 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 25m. 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 $928 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,432 and $1,435 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 $281. 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.
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: Gulf Air (86%), Condor (83%), Oman Air( 83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
On average you can expect to pay $4,124 for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $672 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $1,187.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,611). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,041). 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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