Cheap flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,520
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AUH
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2026.
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,857
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,864
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,960
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Deal found 6/9AED 3,022
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Deal found 10/9AED 3,088
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Deal found 6/9AED 3,228
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Deal found 8/9AED 3,268
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Deal found 10/9AED 3,298
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Deal found 10/9AED 3,345
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Deal found 8/9AED 3,404
Best flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
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Deal found 8/9AED 5,611
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Deal found 6/9AED 5,651
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Deal found 7/9AED 5,828
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Deal found 10/9AED 5,651
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Deal found 8/9AED 6,441
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2 stops20h 30m
Deal found 7/9AED 5,934
Direct flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
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Deal found 8/9AED 5,097
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Deal found 8/9AED 5,145
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Deal found 9/9AED 5,200
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Deal found 9/9AED 5,247
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Deal found 7/9AED 5,288
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Deal found 6/9AED 5,295
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Deal found 9/9AED 5,438
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Deal found 10/9AED 5,538
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Deal found 10/9AED 5,560
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Deal found 6/9AED 5,585
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Deal found 6/9AED 5,651
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 11 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 15/920:35 -
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Deal found 8/9AED 3,268
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Deal found 10/9AED 3,345
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Deal found 6/9AED 3,228
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,960
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,864
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Deal found 10/9AED 3,088
Wed 21/1021:35 -
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Fri 23/1011:55 -
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,857
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Deal found 6/9AED 3,022
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2 stops35h 40m
Deal found 10/9AED 3,298
One-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,520
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,539
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,616
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,693
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,748
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Deal found 10/9AED 1,825
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,027
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Deal found 10/9AED 2,042
Find flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/3
21:05-07:50
3 stops41h 45m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,027
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 16/11
12:15-15:25
3 stops34h 10m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,086
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 29/11
07:55-02:45
3 stops25h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,570
Fastest return journey
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 9/3
21:30-05:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 3,874
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 28/9
19:00-10:55
2 stops21h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 5,115
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 21/10
21:45-10:55
1 stop20h 10m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 27/10
17:55-19:20
1 stop18h 25m
AED 5,611
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/11
21:30-05:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 14/11
09:55-06:30
Nonstop13h 35m
AED 5,651
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 10/11
15:50-10:50
1 stop26h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 14/11
22:30-06:50
1 stop25h 20m
AED 5,651
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
21:30-05:00
Nonstop14h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 5/12
20:40-21:30
1 stop17h 50m
AED 5,828
SydneyAbu Dhabi
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SYDAUH
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
15:50-10:50
1 stop26h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 5/12
17:55-21:25
2 stops20h 30m
AED 5,934
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 4,164). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to AUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between AED 3,525 and AED 5,031 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 2,857 on Air India (21 Oct–23 Oct).
How often are flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Abu Dhabi flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,867.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 58m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 11 September 2026.
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from Sydney to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled. I didnt get a compensation like food and accommodation.
The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled. I didnt get a compensation like food and accommodation.
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What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
To fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Zayed Intl (AUH). Nonstop flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 14h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 6 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Zayed Intl offered by 1 airline.
How popular is this Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight path was viewed by 21 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in just under 14h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 30m. The distance between Sydney and Abu Dhabi is about 12052 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Currently priced at AED 3,114, Etihad Airways will fly you from Sydney to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Consider Condor (91%), Oman Air (91%) or Air Europa (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 1,525. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 2,864 on average, our data indicates AED 2,042 when flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 4,164). Flying from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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