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

• Earliest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 6:13 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:03 pm.

The flight takes about 14h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi takes 14h 33m, covering 7,489 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 Sydney to Abu Dhabi range from $1,115 to $1,511, with an average of $1,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,115 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $1,263. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $682 round-trip via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared to $1,318 for nonstop.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $54–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,159 to $10,672. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $786, which is 16% 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 Sydney to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Evening 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 Sydney to Abu Dhabi route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,178 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,404, a difference of $226.

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 Sydney and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 39m, compared with 19h 24m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 19h 56m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

Abu Dhabi is 7 hours behind Sydney (Gulf Time vs Eastern Australia 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.

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.