AED 1,219 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,794
Overall average: AED 3,925
China Eastern
Mon 9/3Mon 16/3
BNE - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 3,859
Typical prices: AED 3,823-AED 4,502
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/2Mon 16/2
MEL - AUH • Direct
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May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
China Eastern Logo
11:10 - 21:10
BNE
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AUH
40h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 09:00
AUH
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BNE
27h 30m
1 stop
AED 2,794China Eastern
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
China Eastern Logo
11:10 - 21:10
BNE
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AUH
40h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 09:00
AUH
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BNE
27h 30m
1 stop
AED 2,820China Eastern
Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 00:40
BNE
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AUH
43h 40m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
21:10 - 09:00
AUH
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BNE
53h 50m
2 stops
AED 2,934China Eastern
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 03:30
BNE
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AUH
33h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:30 - 08:05
AUH
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BNE
26h 35m
2 stops
AED 3,514Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 03:30
BNE
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AUH
25h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:40 - 06:00
AUH
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BNE
25h 20m
3 stops
AED 3,558Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Sat, 23 May
IndiGo Logo
16:55 - 21:05
MEL
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AUH
35h 10m
2 stops
IndiGo Logo
21:55 - 06:15
AUH
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MEL
26h 20m
2 stops
AED 3,856IndiGo
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 01:10
MEL
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AUH
13h 50mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:00
AUH
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MEL
13h 20mdirect
AED 3,859Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Air India Logo
20:45 - 12:25
SYD
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AUH
22h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
13:40 - 19:15
AUH
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SYD
22h 35m
1 stop
AED 3,863Air India
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Air India Logo
20:45 - 12:25
SYD
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AUH
22h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
13:40 - 19:15
AUH
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SYD
22h 35m
1 stop
AED 3,881Air India
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 01:10
MEL
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AUH
13h 50mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:00
AUH
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MEL
13h 20mdirect
AED 3,925Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Abu Dhabi

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Abu Dhabi?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for AED 3,789. Also in the last 3 days, Sydney was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Abu Dhabi with one-way tickets at AED 1,219 and AED 2,794 return.

How much is a flight to Abu Dhabi?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Abu Dhabi from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Abu Dhabi costs AED 6,326. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 3,114 and departed from Sydney. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Abu Dhabi which costs AED 4,499 on average, and Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, which costs AED 6,935 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Abu Dhabi is May, where tickets cost AED 3,466 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is AED 4,906 and AED 4,785 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of AED 3,466.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightAED 1,219
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

FAQs - booking Abu Dhabi flights

  • How do I travel from Abu Dhabi Airport into the city?

    The recommended public transport for tourists is the bus service. You can find stops outside Terminals 1 and 2 which are indicated by the blue and white signs. There are a number of different services that run to and from the airport, stopping at various points throughout the city, including the Al Rahba Hospital and the central Old Fish Market on Al Nasr. Tickets cost approximately 4 AED (1.60 AUD).

  • Do I need a visa to visit Abu Dhabi?

    Australian passport holders do technically require a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however, you will not need to arrange this before your arrival. Instead, you just need to disembark from your flight to Abu Dhabi and a 30-day single-entry visa will be added to your passport and stamped free of charge when you pass through immigration.

  • Where can I purchase some of the local currency?

    You can pick up some of the local currency, United Arab Emirates Dirham, at the Abu Dhabi Airport from one of the numerous currency exchange services throughout. Companies include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, the Al Falah Exchange Company, and the global company Travelex. Alternatively, there are foreign card ATMs available in the Arrivals Area that can be used 24h.

  • How busy is the Abu Dhabi Airport?

    The Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second largest airport in the United Arab Emirates after Dubai, and one of the biggest transit airports in the world. It is therefore recommended that you give yourself plenty of time to cross the airport. As it can be very busy during peak traffic times, it is also recommended that you give plenty of time to pass through processes such as baggage claims, immigration, and security.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at the Abu Dhabi Airport?

    There are two main airport hotels at the airport. The Aerotel is located inside Terminal 1 and is more suitable for those in transit. The Premier Inn Hotel can be accessed from Terminal 1 or 3 from the Skypark retail corridor, in the public area. Alternatively, if you just need a power-nap, you can find GoSleep sleeping pods in the upper level of Terminal 3.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Abu Dhabi?

    The flight route Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for AED 3,789. Also in the last 3 days, Sydney was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Abu Dhabi with one-way tickets at AED 1,219 and AED 2,794 return.

  • How far is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport from central Abu Dhabi?

    The city centre of Abu Dhabi is 28 km from Abu Dhabi.

  • What is the name of Abu Dhabi’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Abu Dhabi, called Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH). It can also be referred to as Zayed Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Abu Dhabi?

    On average, a flight to Abu Dhabi costs AED 6,326. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 3,114 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 3,787. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are AED 6,525 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi is generally at night, when flights cost AED 4,176 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 5,125.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Abu Dhabi? 25% of our users found return tickets to Abu Dhabi for the following prices or less: From Melbourne AED 6,439
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Abu Dhabi flight deals.
  • The major service that runs flights from Australia to the Abu Dhabi International Airport (ABU) is Etihad Airways. This airline is based at the Abu Dhabi Airport and utilises most of the terminal’s space.
  • Before travelling into the city you can pick up a range of different supplies, from food to toiletries to pharmaceuticals, at the Skypark Plaza. This shopping centre is in the airport, just outside of Terminal 3.
  • If you need to store luggage for the day you can find short term luggage storage in the Arrivals Hall of Terminals 1 and 3. Prices start at 10.50 AED (4.20 AUD) for smaller bags.
  • Those who require additional assistance through the airport can hire the Golden Class Meet and Assist service to help you with your bags from the air bridge and take you through their fast track lane at immigration.
  • If you need transport between the Abu Dhabi Airport Terminals, you can take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle service which runs between Terminals 1 and 2 every 15min.
  • Those who would like to purchase a local SIM card to use during your stay to avoid roaming charges can find them at the Etisalat kiosks in the Arrivals Hall. Phone cards for payphones can be purchased at the Relay and Jashanmal newsstands.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Australia to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Abu Dhabi. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1374 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.2Food
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.8Crew
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It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
TRV - AUH
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It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

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