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Flights from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 16h 39m door to door (83 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 39m
INDAUHORD

Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis 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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IND Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue17:15 IND18:27 ATL2h 03m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
49 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 39m
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IND Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon17:15 IND17:13 ORD3h 02m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
34 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 12m
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3
IND Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 33m
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IND Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 17m
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IND Washington (IAD) AUH
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 41m
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IND Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 15m
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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
11,785 km7,318 miles
Journey time
16h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Indianapolis
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
IND → AUH

Flights from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Boston. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,785 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and Toronto (YYZ). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Abu Dhabi?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Indianapolis.

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