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Flights from Cologne to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Athens, about 9h 02m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 45m
CGNAUHAYT

Cologne to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey8h 45mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Athens

Best ways to fly from Cologne 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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CGN Vienna (VIE) AUH
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat07:00 CGN08:17 VIE2h 28m connection10:45 VIE18:02 AUHEurowings + Etihad Airways
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 02m
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CGN Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Air Mediterranean, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Sun06:45 CGN10:23 ATH3h 52m connection14:15 ATH19:28 AUHEurowings + Etihad Airways
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 43m
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CGN Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Freebird Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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CGN Izmir (ADB) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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5
CGN Berlin (BER) AUH
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Condor, Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~8h 53m
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CGN Istanbul (SAW) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m
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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
4,982 km3,094 miles
Journey time
8h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Cologne
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CGN → AUH

Flights from Cologne to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, 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 Cologne to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,982 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Athens (ATH), Antalya (AYT) and Izmir (ADB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cologne and Abu Dhabi?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Cologne.

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