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Flights from Santiago to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or London, about 22h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 38m
SCLAUHIST

Santiago to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey22h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or London

Best ways to fly from Santiago 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.

1
SCL Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 38m
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2
SCL London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~23h 58m
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3
SCL Madrid (MAD) AUH
Leg 1: Iberia, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~23h 57m
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SCL Barcelona (BCN) AUH
Leg 1: Level · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~23h 54m
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SCL Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~24h 40m
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SCL Amsterdam (AMS) AUH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~24h 59m
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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
14,637 km9,090 miles
Journey time
22h 38mestimate
Time difference
+7hAbu Dhabi vs Santiago
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
SCL → AUH

Flights from Santiago to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, London and Madrid. 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 Santiago to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,637 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), London (LHR), Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Abu Dhabi?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours ahead of Santiago.

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