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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Australia

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 18h 12m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 12m
AUHOOLMEL

Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast at a glance

Fastest journey18h 12mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast

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

1
AUH Sydney (SYD) OOL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Tue10:30 AUH06:59 SYD3h 31m connection10:30 SYD10:42 OOLEtihad Airways + Jetstar Airways
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 12m
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AUH Melbourne (MEL) OOL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~19h 44m
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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
12,086 km7,505 miles
Journey time
18h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hGold Coast vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Gold Coast
AUD
Airports
AUH → OOL

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Gold Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,086 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is 6 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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