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

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 11:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:43 am.

The flight takes about 13h 38m.

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

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney takes 13h 38m, covering 7,489 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 Sydney range from $1,292 to $2,002, with an average of $1,765 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,292 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $960 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $1,893 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$28 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

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

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $739, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 36% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,142 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,963, a difference of $821.

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

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 07m, compared with 28h 56m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (Eastern Australia Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and Chinatown Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

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