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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 3:58 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:43 am.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi takes 3h 33m, covering 1,414 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi range from $319 to $477, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $386 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $195 round-trip via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), compared to $412 for nonstop.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 84% on time
• Air India Express: 70% on time
• IndiGo: 63% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 16%, and evening flights for 0%.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $170.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $409, a difference of $40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 35m, compared with 7h 39m via Ahmedabad (AMD) and 8h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

New Delhi is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Pragati Maidan and Khan Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.