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Among airlines operating Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• Egyptair

Flights from Cairo to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $289 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $368 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 4% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Cairo to Abu Dhabi route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $345 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $391, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Cairo to Abu Dhabi route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 17 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights, with 62% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 12%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 25m, covering 1,476 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 3:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:20 am.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $364. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Cairo to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 8h 30m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 44m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Abu Dhabi range from $314 to $432, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.