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Flights from Ankara to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Baghdad or Doha, about 5h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 50m
ESBAUHBGW

Ankara to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baghdad or Doha

Best ways to fly from Ankara 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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ANK Baghdad (BGW) AUH
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 50m
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ANK Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m
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ANK Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m
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ANK Jeddah (JED) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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ANK Amman (AMM) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian
Self-transfer likely ~7h 13m
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ANK Tbilisi (TBS) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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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
2,645 km1,643 miles
Journey time
5h 50mestimate
Time difference
+1hAbu Dhabi vs Ankara
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
ESB → AUH

Flights from Ankara to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baghdad, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Ankara to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,645 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Baghdad (BGW), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Jeddah (JED). Fly Baghdad flies both legs via Baghdad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Abu Dhabi?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Ankara.

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