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Flights from Dresden to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Dresden to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 10h 14m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 25m
DRSAUHAYT

Dresden to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey8h 25mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Dresden 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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DRS Frankfurt (FRA) AUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways
Wed06:15 DRS07:07 FRA3h 23m connection10:30 FRA18:29 AUHLufthansa + Etihad Airways
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 14m
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DRS Zurich (ZRH) AUH
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon10:15 DRS11:21 ZRH3h 54m connection15:15 ZRH00:13 AUHSWISS + Etihad Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 58m
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3
DRS Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Sundair · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~8h 25m
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4
DRS Munich (MUC) AUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~9h 39m
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DRS Dusseldorf (DUS) AUH
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 24m
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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
4,545 km2,822 miles
Journey time
8h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Dresden
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
DRS → AUH

Flights from Dresden to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dresden to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich 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 Dresden to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,545 km.
Where do you change planes between Dresden and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Antalya (AYT) and Munich (MUC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dresden and Abu Dhabi?
Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Dresden and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Dresden.

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