Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
12 hours 50 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Each week, there are 20 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To get going as soon as possible, jump on the 02:40 Etihad Airways flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from JFK to AUH is 23:00 with Etihad Airways.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Getting to Abu Dhabi (and seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and AUH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from JFK to AUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
C$677 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Return flights start at C$882. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 5 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from JFK to AUH.
January is the cheapest month for flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, John F. Kennedy International Airport can be reached in approximately 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flight tickets from JFK to AUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Abu Dhabi
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from JFK to AUH:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Qasr Al Watan.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe 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.
