Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates flights from £178

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Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kuala Lumpur - Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur - Berjaya Times Square, or Kuala Lumpur Central Train Station when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi is 5594 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Go First. Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Abu Dhabi, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and Burj Khalifa.

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Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

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Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi

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IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo0
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AirAsiaAXMAKYes0
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Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo0
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Go FirstGOWG8Yes0
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United Arab Emirates COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in United Arab Emirates – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from Malaysia can enter Abu Dhabi, AUH, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa on arrival

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visa on arrival
Additional information
  • Masks are mandatory in public transportation
  • Health screening on arrival

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United Arab Emirates in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi takes around 6.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi is 5594 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi?
Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Auckland, Langkawi, Penang, Dhaka, Denpasar, Kuching, Dubai, Manila, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi, Surabaya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, New Delhi, Mumbai, Manila, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Manchester, Budapest, Goa, Edinburgh, Patna, Doha, Lucknow, Athens, Muscat, Amman, Singapore, Dubai, Beirut.
Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi International. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Dubai Bus Station, Sohar.
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