AED 1,685 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 23:33
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 11:33.

The flight takes about 13h 38m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney takes 13h 38m, covering 19,397 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney range from AED 4,746 to AED 7,350, with an average of AED 6,481 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 4,746 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 3,525 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with AED 6,950 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 104–AED 104 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Sydney flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,445, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 36% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 4,194 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 7,208, a difference of AED 3,015.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 07m, compared to 28h 56m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (Eastern Australia Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sydney Opera House is one of the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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