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Flights from Adelaide to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 17h 01m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 50m Prices checked 13 days ago
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Adelaide to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey15h 50mJetstar Airways · 2 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Adelaide 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.

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ADL Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon13:45 ADL15:25 MEL2h 20m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHJetstar Airways + Etihad Airways
22 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 01m
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ADL Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri09:45 ADL11:59 SYD3h 46m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Etihad Airways
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 13m
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ADL Singapore (SIN) AUH
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue09:30 ADL13:51 SIN7h 24m connection21:15 SIN23:57 AUHSingapore Airlines + Etihad Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 57m
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4
ADL Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 03m
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ADL Shanghai (PVG) AUH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 08m
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ADL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AUH
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~17h 35m
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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
11,043 km6,858 miles
Journey time
15h 50mfastest found
Time difference
-6.5hAbu Dhabi vs Adelaide
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
ADL → AUH

Flights from Adelaide to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore. 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 Adelaide to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,043 km.
Where do you change planes between Adelaide and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Singapore (SIN) and Doha (DOH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Adelaide and Abu Dhabi?
Adelaide: Adelaide International Airport (ADL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 6.5 hours behind Adelaide.

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