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Flights from Funchal to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Funchal to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or Frankfurt, about 10h 58m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 58m

Funchal to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mVia Lisbon, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Funchal 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.

FNC Lisbon (LIS) AUH

Leg 1: easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Wed05:45 FNC07:15 LIS2h 00m connection09:15 LIS19:43 AUHTAP Air Portugal + Etihad Airways

20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 58m

FNC Frankfurt (FRA) AUH

Leg 1: Discover Airlines, Condor, TUI fly Deutschland · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways

Mon18:15 FNC22:53 FRA11h 37m connection10:30 FRA18:29 AUHCondor + Etihad Airways

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 14m

FNC Munich (MUC) AUH

Leg 1: Condor, Discover Airlines, TUI fly Deutschland · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Tue19:15 FNC00:04 MUC10h 56m connection11:00 MUC19:31 AUHTUI fly Deutschland + Etihad Airways

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 16m

FNC Dusseldorf (DUS) AUH

Leg 1: Condor, Eurowings, TUI fly Deutschland · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Sun18:30 FNC23:00 DUS11h 30m connection10:30 DUS18:49 AUHCondor + Etihad Airways

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 19m

FNC Katowice (KTW) AUH

Leg 1: Enter Air, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air

One airline, one ticket ~12h 09m

FNC Budapest (BUD) AUH

Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air

One airline, one ticket ~11h 50m

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: 6,897 km4,283 miles
Journey time: 10h 58mon current schedules
Time difference: +4hAbu Dhabi vs Funchal
Currency in Abu Dhabi: AED
Airports: FNC → AUH

Flights from Funchal to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Funchal to Abu Dhabi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Frankfurt and Munich. 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 Funchal to Abu Dhabi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,897 km.

Where do you change planes between Funchal and Abu Dhabi?

The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Dusseldorf (DUS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Funchal and Abu Dhabi?

Funchal: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).

What is the time difference between Funchal and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Funchal.

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