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Flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or New York, about 18h 39m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 39m
MEXAUHIST

Mexico City to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey18h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York

Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue13:15 MEX18:23 ATL2h 07m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
19 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 39m
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MEX New York (JFK) AUH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat09:30 MEX16:13 JFK6h 02m connection22:15 JFK18:38 AUHAeroméxico + Etihad Airways
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 08m
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MEX Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon08:45 MEX13:40 ORD6h 35m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHAeroméxico + Etihad Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 42m
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MEX Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 32m
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MEX London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 32m
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MEX Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 28m
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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
14,355 km8,914 miles
Journey time
18h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
+10hAbu Dhabi vs Mexico City
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
MEX, NLU, TLC → AUH

Flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, New York and Chicago. 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 Mexico City to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,355 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Abu Dhabi?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Mexico City.

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