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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 3:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 3:56 am.

The flight takes about 7h 11m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi takes 7h 11m, covering 3,526 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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi range from $680 to $968, with an average of $793 over the past 12 months. Anything below $680 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $793 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $336 round-trip via Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), compared to $836 for nonstop.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Manchester to Abu Dhabi flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester 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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $456, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $750 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $887, a difference of $137.

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 Manchester and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 13m, compared with 10h 49m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 10h 51m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Manchester (Gulf Time vs British 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 Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manchester 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.

Yes, it does. The car hire centre at Abu Dhabi Airport is located opposite Terminal 3, at SkyPark Plaza, and is a short walk from the other airport terminals. Avis/Budget, Europcar and Hertz are a few of the international providers on hand to assist you, and the car hire centre is open 24h, seven days a week.

There is a long list of banks with offices and/or ATMs at Abu Dhabi Airport, so you are spoilt for choice. Al Falah Exchange Company, Travelex and Emirates NBD are a few with locations landside and airside at Terminals 1, 2 and 3. SkyPark Plaza also has locations if you’re on your way to the car hire centre.

No, there are no long-term accommodations at Abu Dhabi Airport. If you’re searching for area hotels with airport shuttle service, Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport offers complimentary airport transfers, while W Hotel Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island levy a surcharge for airport shuttle service.

You can get business services at Abu Dhabi Airport, including office equipment like fax machines, copiers and printers. All airport lounges provide office equipment, but Al Dhabi Lounge offers the most complete package.