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Connecting route · Iceland → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 11h 59m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 19m
REKAUHLHR

Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey11h 19mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Frankfurt (FRA) AUH
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways
Sun07:45 REK12:53 FRA2h 52m connection15:45 FRA23:44 AUHIcelandair + Etihad Airways
14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 59m
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REK Zurich (ZRH) AUH
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon07:45 REK13:11 ZRH2h 04m connection15:15 ZRH00:13 AUHIcelandair + Etihad Airways
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 28m
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REK Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun07:45 REK12:46 CDG2h 59m connection15:45 CDG00:15 AUHIcelandair + Etihad Airways
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 30m
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REK London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Mon08:00 REK11:42 LHR3h 03m connection14:45 LHR00:33 AUHIcelandair + Etihad Airways
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 33m
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REK Katowice (KTW) AUH
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 19m
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REK Budapest (BUD) AUH
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 26m
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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
6,916 km4,295 miles
Journey time
11h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hAbu Dhabi vs Reykjavik
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
KEF, RKV → AUH

Flights from Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich and Paris. 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 Reykjavik to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,916 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Abu Dhabi?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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