Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport takes an average of 6 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, making it 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Flights from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport start from 02:10 — the first with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is the 21:50 option with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 18 services every week from FRA to AUH.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Getting to Abu Dhabi (and then discovering more of United Arab Emirates!) is simple with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and AUH:
Kuwait International Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from FRA to AUH, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is C$227. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$374. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from FRA to AUH by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport takes approximately 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're on a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to the center of Abu Dhabi takes about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from FRA to AUH:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are must-visits when exploring Abu Dhabi.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Abu Dhabi.