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Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 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
• ITA Airways: 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $318 round-trip via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared to $725 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$94 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $586 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $775, a difference of $189. 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

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

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 4:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 5:07 am.

The flight takes about 6h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $646. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 6h 07m, covering 2,694 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.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $354, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 40m, compared with 8h 47m via Zurich (ZRH) and 9h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (Gulf Time vs Central 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $527 to $840, with an average of $646 over the past 12 months. Anything below $527 counts as a good deal.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Abu Dhabi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.