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$509 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$830
Typical prices: $1,074-$839
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/1Sun 10/11
IAD - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$852
Typical prices: $990-$853
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/8Sat 9/19
IAD - AUH • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $830 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $671 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (WAS-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 12:25 am
IAD
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AUH
27h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 7:50 pm
AUH
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IAD
26h 20m
1 stop
$830Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 12:25 am
IAD
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AUH
27h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:35 am
AUH
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IAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$848Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 12:15 pm
IAD
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AUH
13h 05mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:15 am - 9:45 am
AUH
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IAD
14h 30mnonstop
$852Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 12:25 am
IAD
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AUH
27h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:35 am
AUH
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IAD
18h 05m
1 stop
$863Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 14
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 12:15 pm
IAD
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AUH
13h 05mnonstop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:15 am - 9:45 am
AUH
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IAD
14h 30mnonstop
$877Etihad Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Sun, Jul 19
SAUDIA Logo
6:50 pm - 2:05 pm
IAD
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AUH
35h 15m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
AUH
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IAD
32h 45m
1 stop
$908SAUDIA
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 9:15 pm
DCA
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AUH
23h 16m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:54 pm
AUH
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DCA
25h 09m
2 stops
$980Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 6:10 am
BWI
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AUH
35h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 6:50 pm
AUH
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BWI
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,170Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Qatar Airways Logo
4:59 pm - 10:15 pm
DCA
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AUH
21h 16m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 pm - 7:15 pm
AUH
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DCA
27h 30m
2 stops
$1,436Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 22
Qatar Airways Logo
6:41 pm - 9:15 pm
DCA
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AUH
18h 34m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 am - 7:14 pm
AUH
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DCA
21h 29m
2 stops
$1,463Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi departing in October.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi costs $673 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi is March, where tickets cost $609 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $860 and $822 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,095, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$509
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi was $509 for a one-way ticket and $830 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,110 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,239 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $386 or less one-way and $796 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
HKG - DXB
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

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