AED 444 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Hyderabad. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 864 return via Kozhikode (CCJ), compared with AED 1,376 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 38–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 2% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,289 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,392, a difference of AED 103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hyderabad are Falaknuma Palace and Charminar. These are among the most viewed places in Hyderabad on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 and lands at 15:40
• Latest: departs at 23:40 and lands at 03:25.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of AED 1,346. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad takes 3h 45m, covering 4,171 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,058 to AED 6,812. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 465, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Etihad Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad flights are:

• IndiGo: 82% on time
• Etihad Airways: 69% on time
• Air India Express: 68% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kozhikode (CCJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 59m, compared to 9h 07m via Chennai (MAA) and 9h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Hyderabad is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad range from AED 1,075 to AED 1,641, with an average of AED 1,346 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,075 counts as a good deal.