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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Rome and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Rome to Abu Dhabi may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Flights usually 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
• ITA 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 Rome to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,167 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with AED 2,661 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 147–AED 344 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Rome to Abu Dhabi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,152 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 2,846, a difference of AED 694. 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 Rome to Abu Dhabi route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 16:31
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 05:06.

The flight takes about 6h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of AED 2,370. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi takes 6h 06m, covering 6,951 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 Rome to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 493, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Rome to Abu Dhabi flights. 96% 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 Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 40m, compared to 8h 47m via Zurich (ZRH) and 9h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Rome (Gulf Time vs Central 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 Rome to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,918 to AED 3,075, with an average of AED 2,370 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,918 counts as a good deal.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Rome to Abu Dhabi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.