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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
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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
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 18m
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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
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 28m
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EAP Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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4
EAP Budapest (BUD) AUH
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 38m
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EAP Izmir (ADB) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 38m
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EAP Istanbul (SAW) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 34m
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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
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.

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