Traveling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
13 hours 39 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport start from 10:30 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last departure is the 22:25 service with Etihad Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 9 weekly services from AUH to SYD.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Sydney (and maybe even some other great parts of Australia!). Choose from the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want to break up your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the AUH - SYD route are:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Australia. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from AUH to SYD, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
C$703 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from C$1,057. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from AUH to SYD, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AUH:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to SYD if you're on a late flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 27 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sydney in April.
When booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from AUH to SYD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Sydney right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from AUH to SYD:
Winston Hills Lions Park and Rumsey Rose Garden are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Sydney to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room.
Complete your Sydney trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Sydney.
