Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between RDU and AUH include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is Rs207,204. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs266,163. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flights from RDU to AUH if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from RDU to AUH. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Travelling from central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near AUH:
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to AUH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from RDU to AUH, check out our selection of hotel options including:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Qasr Al Watan.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Abu Dhabi.
