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Flights from Canberra to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 18h 31m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 31m
CBRAUHMEL

Canberra to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey18h 31mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Canberra 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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CBR Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon12:45 CBR13:49 MEL3h 56m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHJetstar Airways + Etihad Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 31m
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CBR Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri10:30 CBR11:23 SYD4h 22m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Etihad Airways
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 58m
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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
11,953 km7,423 miles
Journey time
18h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hAbu Dhabi vs Canberra
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CBR → AUH

Flights from Canberra to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne and Sydney. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,953 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Canberra and Abu Dhabi?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind Canberra.

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