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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £713 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in August | £527 – £2,462 |
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 (~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
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 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | --- | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | --- | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | --- | 3 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 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 |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
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 | 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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