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Flights from Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 17h 13m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 13m
OOLAUHSYD

Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey17h 13mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Gold Coast 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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OOL Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed11:15 OOL13:36 SYD2h 09m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Etihad Airways
26 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 13m
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OOL Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon12:15 OOL15:25 MEL2h 20m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Etihad Airways
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 01m
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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
12,086 km7,505 miles
Journey time
17h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hAbu Dhabi vs Gold Coast
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
OOL → AUH

Flights from Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,086 km.
Where do you change planes between Gold Coast and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Gold Coast and Abu Dhabi?
Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 6 hours behind Gold Coast.

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