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Flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Tel Aviv Yafo, about 7h 00m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 59m
BUHAUHDOH

Bucharest to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 59mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Tel Aviv Yafo

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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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BUH Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
Thu17:15 BUH21:30 DOH2h 00m connection23:30 DOH01:15 AUHQatar Airways + Etihad Airways
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 00m
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BUH Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) AUH
Leg 1: Bluebird Airways, El Al, FlyOne · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue10:45 BUH13:02 TLV2h 13m connection15:15 TLV19:15 AUHEl Al + Etihad Airways
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 30m
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BUH Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, TAROM, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Wed10:30 BUH11:52 ATH2h 23m connection14:15 ATH19:28 AUHAegean Airlines + Etihad Airways
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 58m
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BUH Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sun09:45 BUH10:51 IST3h 24m connection14:15 IST19:23 AUHTurkish Airlines + Etihad Airways
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 38m
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BUH Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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BUH Larnaca (LCA) AUH
Leg 1: Dan Air, SkyUp, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 59m
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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
3,384 km2,101 miles
Journey time
6h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Bucharest
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
OTP, BBU → AUH

Flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Tel Aviv Yafo and Athens. 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 Bucharest to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,384 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV), Athens (ATH) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Abu Dhabi?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Bucharest.

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