Cheap flights from Lagos to Abu Dhabi from £472

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Thu, Jul 9
Lagos LOSAbu Dhabi AUH
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Lagos LOSAbu Dhabi AUH
£474
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Mon, Jul 6
Lagos LOSAbu Dhabi AUH
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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£472

Cheapest round-trip

£901

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Abu Dhabi airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes A1 and A2.

Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), located approximately 30 km east of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

Al Wahda area access

30-45 min

AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-45 min

AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-45 min

AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing app

30-45 min

AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

30-45 min

AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in AED; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses require a Hafilat smart card, available for purchase at the airport or bus stations.
  • Taxis have a fixed AED 25 airport pickup surcharge in addition to metered fare.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand; expect higher fares during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Abu Dhabi

Depart from
Murtala Muhammed International
Arrive to
Zayed International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Check-in for a flight from Lagos to Abu Dhabi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Abu Dhabi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February25°C17°C
March29°C20°C
April33°C23°C
May38°C27°C
June40°C29°C
July41°C31°C
August41°C31°C
September39°C29°C
October35°C25°C
November30°C22°C
December25°C18°C
Hottest Month
41°C
August
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
360
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
33°C31°C
5 Jul
35°C33°C
Monday
29 Jun
34°C31°C
6 Jul
34°C32°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
34°C32°C
7 Jul
35°C33°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
33°C32°C
8 Jul
34°C32°C
Thursday
2 Jul
34°C32°C
9 Jul
34°C32°C
Friday
3 Jul
35°C33°C
10 Jul
36°C33°C
Saturday
4 Jul
35°C33°C
11 Jul
39°C33°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Ethiopian Airlines. Lagos and Abu Dhabi have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Abu Dhabi, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lagos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lagos and London, Abuja, Benin City, Manchester, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Accra, Asaba, Enugu, Cape Town, Belfast, Kano, Warri, Johannesburg, Ilorin, Monrovia, Jeddah, Uyo, Akure, Nairobi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Riyadh, Istanbul, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków.
What airports are near Lagos?
The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin International, Cadjehoun.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
Currently, you can fly between Lagos and Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lagos and Abu Dhabi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?
Traveling between Lagos and Abu Dhabi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Lagos?
There are a number of airports in and around Lagos. The main one is Murtala Muhammed International and other nearby airports include Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin International, Cadjehoun
How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?
There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lagos and Abu Dhabi depart?
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