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Flights from Abuja to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Abuja to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 9h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 10m
ABVAUHCAI

Abuja to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha

Best ways to fly from Abuja to Abu Dhabi

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

1
ABV Cairo (CAI) AUH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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ABV Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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3
ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 50m
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ABV Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 27m
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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
5,256 km3,264 miles
Journey time
9h 10mestimate
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Abuja
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
ABV → AUH

Flights from Abuja to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abuja to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Addis Ababa. 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 Abuja to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,256 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Istanbul (IST). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Abu Dhabi?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Abuja.

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