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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £637 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £221 |
Average round-trip | £309 |
Nonstop flights in February | £441 – £2,468 |
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.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | AED 4 (AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required) | every 30–40 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
40-55 min | AED 4 (AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required) | every 30–40 min (traffic dependent) | Al Wahda area access | |
30-45 min | AED 70-AED 100 (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-AED 90 (AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-45 min | AED 60-AED 90 (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-AED 300 (AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and business travelers | |
30-45 min | AED 100-AED 250 (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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Abu Dhabi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 02.02 | Tue 03.02 | Wed 04.02 | Thu 05.02 | Fri 06.02 | Sat 07.02 | Sun 08.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | --- | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| --- | 1 | 2 | 2 | --- | 3 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 40 total | Daily flights: 5.71 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | --- | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 34 total | Daily flights: 4.86 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Abu Dhabi
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Abu Dhabi
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 23°C | 16°C |
| February | 25°C | 17°C |
| March | 29°C | 19°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 |
14 day forecast
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