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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Turkiye

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Baghdad or Doha, about 5h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 50m
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Abu Dhabi to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey5h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baghdad or Doha

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Ankara

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Baghdad (BGW) ANK
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 50m
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AUH Doha (DOH) ANK
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m
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AUH Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m
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AUH Jeddah (JED) ANK
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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AUH Amman (AMM) ANK
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 13m
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AUH Tbilisi (TBS) ANK
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,645 km1,643 miles
Journey time
5h 50mestimate
Time difference
-1hAnkara vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
AUH → ESB

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baghdad, Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,645 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Baghdad (BGW), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Jeddah (JED). Air Arabia flies both legs via Baghdad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Ankara?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.

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