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Flights from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Dublin or London, about 15h 55m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 39m
Cardiff to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey9h 39mVia Dublin, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dublin or London
Best ways to fly from Cardiff 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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CWL Dublin (DUB) AUH
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Thu00:15 CWL01:02 DUB7h 58m connection09:00 DUB19:10 AUHRyanair + Etihad Airways
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
- 5,682 km3,529 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +4hAbu Dhabi vs Cardiff
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- CWL → AUH
Flights from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dublin, London 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 Cardiff to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Dublin (DUB), London (LHR), Antalya (AYT) and Larnaca (LCA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Abu Dhabi?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Cardiff.
