Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Abu Dhabi takes around 14 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Abu Dhabi is 12074 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.

Question 7

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

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The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

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Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Qatar Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Sydney and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sydney 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange

Question 12

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

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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, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£283
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,084
Cheapest round-trip	£653
Average round-trip	£844
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus A1 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	45-60 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Bus A2 to Al Wahda Bus Station	40-55 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	Al Wahda area access
Taxi (metered)	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
Uber	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Careem	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing app
Private transfer	30-45 min	AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	30-45 min	AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Etihad Airways	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Etihad Airways	1	2	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	16°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	29°C	20°C
April	33°C	23°C
May	38°C	27°C
June	40°C	29°C
July	41°C	31°C
August	41°C	31°C
September	39°C	29°C
October	35°C	25°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	18°C

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