Abu Dhabi to Sochi (AUH–AER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
32A
2:40 PM
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MSK
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EY Etihad
32A
7:30 PM
MSK
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EVN Yerevan 9h 35m 3L → 3FA4SU Yerevan (EVN) to Sochi flights
TLV Tel Aviv 9h 40m EYLYMU → WZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to Sochi flights
SVO Moscow 10h 38m EYGA → SU Moscow (SVO) to Sochi flights
IST Istanbul 10h 53m EYGAJU → A4SUU6 Istanbul (IST) to Sochi flights
TBS Tbilisi ~6h 20m EY → WZ Tbilisi (TBS) to Sochi flights
TAS Tashkent ~8h 53m EY → A4S7 Tashkent (TAS) to Sochi flights
KZN Kazan ~10h 15m → N4SU Kazan (KZN) to Sochi flights
ALA Almaty ~10h 20m EY → A4 Almaty (ALA) to Sochi flights
DME Moscow ~10h 53m 3L → S7U6Y7 Moscow (DME) to Sochi flights
LED St. Petersburg ~12h 30m → 5NSUU6 St. Petersburg (LED) to Sochi flights
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Abu Dhabi to Sochi
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,555 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–AER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUH Routes AER Routes AUH Live Flights AER Live Flights
All flights from Sochi (AER) Sochi to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–AER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 5 32A 4h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to AER direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to AER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
TBS ~6h 20m TAS ~8h 53m EVN ~9h 35m TLV ~9h 40m KZN ~10h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
565
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sochi from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Sochi International Airport.
Metric AUH→AER DWC→AER DXB→AER
Distance from AUH – 45 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 2 7
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 10m 4h 25m
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Sochi flights · Dubai (DXB) to Sochi flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Sochi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Sochi is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · AER: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Sochi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned departure. A migration card is issued at the border and must be kept for the entire stay. Registration with migration authorities within 7 business days of arrival is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–AER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Sochi route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: AER
Full nameSochi International Airport
IATA / ICAOAER / URSS
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr13.7M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to AER flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Sochi International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to AER: Etihad Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zvartnots, Ben Gurion and Sheremetyevo.
Sochi is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from AER to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to AER

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Sochi International Airport (AER) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to AER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to AER is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zvartnots, Ben Gurion and Sheremetyevo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).