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Flights from Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Istanbul, about 9h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 02m
RTMAUHATH

Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Rotterdam 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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RTM Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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RTM Istanbul (SAW) AUH
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m
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RTM Antalya (AYT) AUH
Leg 1: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly Netherlands · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~10h 08m
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RTM Rome (FCO) AUH
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~10h 31m
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RTM Barcelona (BCN) AUH
Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 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
5,178 km3,216 miles
Journey time
9h 02mestimate
Time difference
+3hAbu Dhabi vs Rotterdam
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
RTM → AUH

Flights from Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Istanbul and Antalya. 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 Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,178 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotterdam and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Istanbul (SAW), Antalya (AYT) and Rome (FCO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rotterdam and Abu Dhabi?
Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Rotterdam.

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