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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Lisbon and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Lisbon to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,480 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with AED 2,926 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 301–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Korean Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Lisbon to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,651 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 3,863, a difference of AED 1,212. 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 Lisbon to Abu Dhabi route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Abu Dhabi flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Al Wahda Mall, Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, and Khalifa Center. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 15:49
• Latest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 16:44.

The flight takes about 7h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 48% above the route average of AED 2,865. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lisbon to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 34m, covering 9,848 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.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 997, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Lisbon to Abu Dhabi flights. 59% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 07m, compared to 11h 35m via Zurich (ZRH) and 11h 41m via Istanbul (IST).

Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Lisbon (Gulf Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Return flights from Lisbon to Abu Dhabi range from AED 2,608 to AED 3,490, with an average of AED 2,865 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,608 counts as a good deal.