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Flights from Helsinki to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Helsinki to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Copenhagen, about 9h 45m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 56m
Helsinki to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 56mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Copenhagen
Best ways to fly from Helsinki 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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HEL Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
Tue10:15 HEL16:28 DOH2h 47m connection19:15 DOH21:00 AUHQatar Airways
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HEL Copenhagen (CPH) AUH
Leg 1: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri07:30 HEL08:02 CPH2h 13m connection10:15 CPH18:20 AUHFinnair + Etihad Airways
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HEL Munich (MUC) AUH
Leg 1: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon06:00 HEL07:27 MUC3h 33m connection11:00 MUC19:31 AUHLufthansa + 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
- 4,571 km2,839 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hAbu Dhabi vs Helsinki
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- HEL → AUH
Flights from Helsinki to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Copenhagen 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 Helsinki to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Copenhagen (CPH), Munich (MUC) and Antalya (AYT). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Helsinki and Abu Dhabi?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Helsinki.





