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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
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.
3Search
ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
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.





