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Flights from Basel to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Basel to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via London or Athens, about 10h 18m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 34m
Basel to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 34mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Athens
Best ways to fly from Basel 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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EAP London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Mon12:15 EAP12:45 LHR2h 00m connection14:45 LHR00:33 AUHBritish Airways + Etihad Airways
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EAP Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Mon06:00 EAP09:33 ATH4h 42m connection14:15 ATH19:28 AUHEasyJet Switzerland + Etihad Airways
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EAP Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: SunExpress
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
- 4,830 km2,999 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hAbu Dhabi vs Basel
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- BSL → AUH
Flights from Basel to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Basel to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Athens and Antalya. 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 Basel to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,830 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Athens (ATH), Antalya (AYT) and Budapest (BUD). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Abu Dhabi?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Basel and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Basel.





