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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane. The fastest way is one stop via Manila or Bangkok, about 18h 15m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 15m
AUHBNEDOH

Abu Dhabi to Brisbane at a glance

Fastest journey18h 15mVia Manila, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manila or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane

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 Manila (MNL) BNE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Qantas
Tue09:15 AUH21:47 MNL2h 13m connection00:00 MNL09:30 BNEEtihad Airways + Philippine Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 15m
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AUH Bangkok (BKK) BNE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Tue09:00 AUH18:25 BKK3h 35m connection22:00 BKK09:39 BNEEtihad Airways + Jetstar Airways
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 39m
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AUH Doha (DOH) BNE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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AUH Shanghai (PVG) BNE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 49m
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5
AUH Singapore (SIN) BNE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Qantas, Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 32m
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AUH Melbourne (MEL) BNE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~19h 47m
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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
12,032 km7,472 miles
Journey time
18h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hBrisbane vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Brisbane
AUD
Airports
AUH → BNE

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manila, Bangkok and Doha. 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 Brisbane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,032 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane?
The best connecting points are Manila (MNL), Bangkok (BKK), Doha (DOH) and Shanghai (PVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Brisbane?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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