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Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Kuwait City, about 5h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 05m
SSHAUHRUH

Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Sharm el Sheikh 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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SSH Riyadh (RUH) AUH
Leg 1: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 05m
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SSH Kuwait City (KWI) AUH
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 14m
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SSH Amman (AMM) AUH
Leg 1: Air Cairo, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~5h 33m
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SSH Jeddah (JED) AUH
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, flyadeal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 35m
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SSH Cairo (CAI) AUH
Leg 1: Air Cairo, AlMasria Universal Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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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
2,030 km1,261 miles
Journey time
5h 05mestimate
Time difference
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Sharm el Sheikh
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
SSH → AUH

Flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh, Kuwait City and Amman. 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 Sharm el Sheikh to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,030 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharm el Sheikh and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH), Kuwait City (KWI), Amman (AMM) and Jeddah (JED). Air Cairo flies both legs via Riyadh, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharm el Sheikh and Abu Dhabi?
Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Sharm el Sheikh and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Sharm el Sheikh.

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