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Flights from Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Zurich, about 12h 45m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 31m
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Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 31mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada 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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PDL Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat08:15 PDL13:42 CDG2h 48m connection16:30 CDG01:00 AUHAzores Airlines + Etihad Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 45m
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PDL Zurich (ZRH) AUH
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat00:00 PDL06:10 ZRH3h 50m connection10:00 ZRH18:58 AUHEdelweiss Air + Etihad Airways
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 58m
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PDL Lisbon (LIS) AUH
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun22:00 PDL01:03 LIS7h 57m connection09:00 LIS19:28 AUHAzores Airlines + Etihad Airways
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 28m
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PDL London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 31m
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PDL Dusseldorf (DUS) AUH
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 28m
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PDL Vienna (VIE) AUH
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 16m
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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
7,541 km4,683 miles
Journey time
12h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hAbu Dhabi vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
PDL → AUH

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Zurich and Lisbon. 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 Ponta Delgada to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,541 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH), Lisbon (LIS) and London (LHR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Abu Dhabi?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 5 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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