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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 3:28 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 3:08 am.

The flight takes about 7h 23m.

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

A nonstop flight from Dublin to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 23m, covering 3,688 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 Dublin to Abu Dhabi range from $602 to $826, with an average of $691 over the past 12 months. Anything below $602 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $691 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $482 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $776 for nonstop.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Dublin to Abu Dhabi flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$93 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

One-way fares from Dublin to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $342, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• AMEX
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Dublin to Abu Dhabi route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $649 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $771, a difference of $122.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Dublin and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 42m, compared with 10h 57m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 11h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Dublin (Gulf Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Dublin to Abu Dhabi 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

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

Etihad Airways offers a non-stop service between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. A one-stop alternative is to fly from Dublin to nearby Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH) on Qatar Airways, and then take a connecting flight to Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport provides no fewer than five bus lines between the airport and the downtown area, which run 24h a day. The A1 bus line is the one to look out for. It leaves every 40min, takes about 45min (depending on traffic), and costs about 4.50 AED (€1). There is also a coach that offers connections to Al Ain and Dubai from Abu Dhabi International Airport, provided by national carrier Etihad Airways. Travel time is about 90–120min by road, and cost is around 26 AED (€6).