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November 14 - November 21

Cheapest

Best

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,091

$929

Round trip

July 16 - July 25

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,137

$1,071

Round trip

September 9 - September 15

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,153

$1,086

Round trip

August 2 - August 10

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,287

$1,135

Round trip

August 3 - August 23

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,235

$1,183

Round trip

September 17 - September 27

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,135

$1,192

Round trip

August 4 - August 9

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,342

$1,194

Round trip

July 13 - July 31

Earliest

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,123

$1,211

Round trip

July 17 - July 25

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,136

$1,212

Round trip

August 1 - August 11

SYD - Abu Dhabi

$1,273

$1,213

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi connect at least once, with only 0.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 3.

The journey from Sydney to Abu Dhabi typically takes 44h 55m, including connections. This reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance of 12,061 km.

Fares for this route typically range from $1546–$2483, with a median of $1933. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

For travelers looking for the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, August stands out with a median fare of $558. April also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $684, followed by May at a median of $839. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: $992 - $1,680

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is between $992 and $1680. The current lowest deal is $929 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 14-Nov 21.

now $929

Low $992

High $1,680

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is August, with a median price of $558. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $3119. Prices are generally lower from April to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $558

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,119

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways

$1,482

$1,542

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways

$1,420

$1,548

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways

$1,401

$1,534

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IndiGo

$1,124

$1,357

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IndiGo

$1,124

$1,332

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Abu Dhabi

Sydney (SYD) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IndiGo

$1,147

$1,363

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

25 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 28

$1,792 → $1,612

10%

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,763 → $1,591

10%

7 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 21

$1,091 → $929

15%

8 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 10

$1,287 → $1,135

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Sydney - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level, with deals around $929.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $558

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $558.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 44h 55m

The typical flight duration from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is 44 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 80% of deals having stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is an airline offering direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi appear regularly, with 0.37 deals per day.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$922

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center

💸 Flights from ~$929

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a major hub with extensive global connectivity, offering many flight options to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~125 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but traffic congestion can increase travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$876

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International is a good alternative for destinations not served directly from Abu Dhabi, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~155 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but requires driving through Dubai's heavy traffic zones).

💸 Flights from ~$1234

Al Ain International (AAN)

Al Ain International is a very quiet airport with fast processing times, located within the same Emirate.

📍 ~130 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1509

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Oct 01

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$16,367

$14,189

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Sep 26

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82% AI deal score

$15,832

$14,394

Save $1,438

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76% AI deal score

$18,333

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75% AI deal score

$17,336

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75% AI deal score

$17,336

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

74% AI deal score

$6,740

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

74% AI deal score

$6,751

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

74% AI deal score

$6,756

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

74% AI deal score

$6,954

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73% AI deal score

$6,588

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73% AI deal score

$6,607

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$6,607

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,798

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,798

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,873

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,942

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,943

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Nov 02

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,953

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,957

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$6,959

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Aug 17

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$8,227

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$8,228

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$8,298

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73% AI deal score

$17,336

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$17,336

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$17,741

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

73% AI deal score

$17,741

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Oct 30

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$6,728

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$6,757

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$6,779

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$6,873

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$6,953

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$7,056

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72% AI deal score

$7,056

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,227

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,228

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,245

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,245

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,647

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$18,345

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$20,099

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,748

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,765

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,844

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,862

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,950

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,951

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,968

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$6,981

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$7,020

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$8,527

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$19,769

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,656

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,656

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,656

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,656

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,893

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,902

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,903

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

71% AI deal score

$20,906

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$7,071

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$8,646

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$11,760

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$22,153

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$22,153

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$25,300

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

70% AI deal score

$26,652

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$8,907

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,228

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,558

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,760

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,760

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,760

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$11,760

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

69% AI deal score

$33,939

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69% AI deal score

$35,670

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68% AI deal score

$11,400

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68% AI deal score

$11,460

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68% AI deal score

$11,617

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68% AI deal score

$11,634

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68% AI deal score

$11,704

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68% AI deal score

$11,773

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68% AI deal score

$11,954

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68% AI deal score

$14,360

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

67% AI deal score

$11,034

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

67% AI deal score

$11,034

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

67% AI deal score

$11,034

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

67% AI deal score

$11,034

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $1801. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out have an average price of $2478. Last-minute bookings made 0-6 days before departure are generally the most expensive, with an average price of $3503.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1546. The median price for this route was $1933. Prices above $2483 are in the more expensive range. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi are August, with a median price of $558, and April, with a median price of $684. May also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $839. The annual median price for this route is $1933, indicating significant savings during these months.

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