Flying from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Check out your options for flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with 20 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to AUH is the 13:40 Etihad Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:00 with Etihad Airways.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to AUH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like August, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from New York to AUH that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between EWR and AUH include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of New York, EWR is approximately 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Planning to leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can reserve a direct flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from this popular hub.
From JFK, direct flights from New York to AUH can be booked with Etihad Airways.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between John F. Kennedy International Airport and AUH:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can arrive at JFK from central New York in approximately 48 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to AUH:
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near AUH if you're taking a late flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Rs84,453 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just Rs180,674. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from New York to AUH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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The best time to fly from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to AUH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Abu Dhabi
After booking your flight from New York to Abu Dhabi International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are essential stops on your Abu Dhabi itinerary.
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