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

• Earliest: departs at 04:35 and lands at 08:36
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 02:06.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 01m, covering 3,662 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,229 to AED 1,681, with an average of AED 1,408 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the AED 1,408 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 977 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with AED 1,430 for direct.

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

• Etihad Airways: 90% on time
• IndiGo: 71% on time
• Air India Express: 55% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 40–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 Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 620, which is 24% 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,362 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,539, a difference of AED 176.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Lucknow Amausi (LKO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 37m, compared to 9h 06m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 11h 07m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind New Delhi (Gulf Time vs India 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 New Delhi 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
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: 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.