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

• Earliest: departs at 4:35 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 2:03 am.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 58m, 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi range from $335 to $458, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $383 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $266 round-trip via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared to $390 for nonstop.

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

• Etihad Airways: 90% on time
• IndiGo: 71% on time
• Air India Express: 55% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 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 Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 13% below 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Afternoon 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $48.

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

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

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Lucknow Amausi (LKO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 37m, compared with 9h 06m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 11h 07m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind New Delhi (Gulf Time vs India 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 New Delhi 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
• 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.