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

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 15:23
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 03:28.

The flight takes about 7h 08m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 08m, covering 9,132 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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi range from AED 2,509 to AED 3,661, with an average of AED 2,968 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,509 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the AED 2,968 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,235 return via Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), compared with AED 3,118 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Manchester to Abu Dhabi flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 100–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,008, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,809 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,272, a difference of AED 463.

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 Manchester and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 11m, compared to 10h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 10h 49m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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.

Yes, it does. The car hire centre at Abu Dhabi Airport is located opposite Terminal 3, at SkyPark Plaza, and is a short walk from the other airport terminals. Avis/Budget, Europcar and Hertz are a few of the international providers on hand to assist you, and the car hire centre is open 24h, seven days a week.

There is a long list of banks with offices and/or ATMs at Abu Dhabi Airport, so you are spoilt for choice. Al Falah Exchange Company, Travelex and Emirates NBD are a few with locations landside and airside at Terminals 1, 2 and 3. SkyPark Plaza also has locations if you’re on your way to the car hire centre.

No, there are no long-term accommodations at Abu Dhabi Airport. If you’re searching for area hotels with airport shuttle service, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport offers complimentary airport transfers, while W Hotel Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island levy a surcharge for airport shuttle service.

You can get business services at Abu Dhabi Airport, including office equipment like fax machines, copiers and printers. All airport lounges provide office equipment, but Al Dhabi Lounge offers the most complete package.