Abu Dhabi to Datong (AUH–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 3 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 16h 8m EYHX HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Datong flights
SZX Shenzhen 18h 20m EY DZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Datong flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 27h 30m EY EYMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Datong flights
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Abu Dhabi to Datong
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and DAT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
312
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Datong is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · DAT: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Datong.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

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.

AUH–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Datong route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: DAT
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to DAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bao'an and Shanghai Pudong.
Datong is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bao'an and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.