Are there direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

Direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi are available, but they are not the most common option. Historically, direct flights made up only 2.8% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most travelers will likely encounter connecting flights when flying this route.

How much more do direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi cost?

Historically, direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi cost only slightly more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $751, while connecting flights had a median price of $745. This represents a premium of approximately 1% for direct options. Direct flights also made up about 2.7% of the total flights observed across the trailing 90 days.

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Q: How long is the flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

The direct flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi typically takes approximately 7 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 5678 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends significantly to about 16 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the considerable time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

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Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

The journey from Manchester to Abu Dhabi covers a distance of 5678 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi, fares typically range from $591–$928, with a median of $723. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $621. Following closely, September also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $634. March is another favorable month for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $655.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 2.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi. For the majority of journeys that include a stop, the typical number of connections is two.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 10m. For the few direct flights available, the non-stop flight time is around 7h 5m.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: £328 - £704

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi is 328 GBP to 704 GBP. The current lowest deal is 241 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 18.

now £241

Low £328

High £704

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi is October, with a median price of $621. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1241. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £621

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£371

£269

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£374

£291

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£417

£318

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£385

£308

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£373

£309

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£385

£314

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£499 → £281

44%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£491 → £281

43%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

£498 → £305

39%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

£486 → £311

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Manchester - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October ($621) is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 5m

The typical direct flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi appear regularly, so check often.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£236

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£211

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai International is a primary international hub with extensive global connectivity, easily accessible from Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~120 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but expect heavy peak hour traffic).

💸 Flights from ~£283

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Oct 26

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$1,971

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$1,982

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$3,638

$1,984

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$3,563

$2,001

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Nov 02

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$3,716

$2,069

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Oct 31

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$6,169

$2,230

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Dec 26

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$5,458

$2,712

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$2,713

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$2,714

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Dec 14

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$2,748

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $536. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $1608. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1550, indicating that last-minute bookings are considerably more expensive across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi is considered to be $591 or less. The median price for this route was $723. Prices historically begin to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of prices observed at $928 or more. Therefore, finding a flight at or below $591 represents a favorable price point.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi are October, September, and March. In October, the median price was $621, while September saw a median of $634. March also offered a competitive median price of $655. The annual median price for this route was $723, indicating these months consistently offer better value.

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Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: £328 - £704

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi is 328 GBP to 704 GBP. The current lowest deal is 241 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 18.

now £241

Low £328

High £704

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

October

Cheapest

Flights from £621

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£371

£269

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£374

£291

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£417

£318

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£385

£308

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£373

£309

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Abu Dhabi

Manchester (MAN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

easyJet UK

£385

£314

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£499 → £281

44%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£491 → £281

43%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

£498 → £305

39%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

£486 → £311

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Manchester - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level at $241.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October ($621) is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 5m

The typical direct flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi appear regularly, so check often.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£236

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£211

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai International is a primary international hub with extensive global connectivity, easily accessible from Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

94% AI deal score

$5,394

$2,748

Save $2,646

Royal Jordanian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Manchester - Abu Dhabi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 7h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Abu Dhabi

Best Elite deals to Abu Dhabi

Oct 26

Nov 02

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Nov 23

Nov 12

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Oct 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

How do I know if a Manchester to Abu Dhabi flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

How long is the flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

How much more do direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi cost?

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Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Direct flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Manchester - Abu Dhabi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 7h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Manchester main airports to depart from

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Abu Dhabi

Best Elite deals to Abu Dhabi

Oct 26

Nov 02

Nov 12

Nov 23

Nov 12

Nov 19

Nov 02

Oct 31

Dec 26

Dec 07

Dec 26

Dec 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?

How do I know if a Manchester to Abu Dhabi flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Abu Dhabi?