Abu Dhabi to Dubai (AUH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 72 mi 0h 55m nonstop 119 1-stop hubs

AUH–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 72 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 119 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–DXB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to DXB.
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One-Stop Connections
119
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
5,187
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 Dubai from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Dubai International Airport.
Metric AUH→DXB DWC→DXB AAN→DXB
Distance from AUH – 45 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 49m 5h 15m
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Dubai flights · Al Ain (AAN) to Dubai flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Dubai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dubai is 0 hours the same as Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · DXB: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 6:00 PM in Dubai.
Distance & Flight Time
72 mi / 116 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 10h 45m.
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.

Getting from DXB

Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.

Dubai Climate

Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.

Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–DXB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Dubai route.
Route details
Distance72 mi / 116 km
Flight time0h 55m to 10h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections119 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to DXB flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Dubai International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 10h 45m. The route covers 72 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLL, PNQ, LKO, DAM, PEW, TRZ, IXC, ZYL, SOF, TBS, MED, BER, BUD, MUX, KZN, KRK, DMM, ELQ, MCT, DOH, TRV, SGN, HYD, BAH, KHI, RUH, HAK, AER, JAI, HKT, ATH, LOS, KWI, JED, TLV, BOM, AMM, GYD, SAW, CAI, DEL, ISB, BLR, NBO, CCJ, IXE, LYP, WAW, TUN, IST, COK, LHE, AMD, BEY, MAA, DAC, EVN, CPH, LCA, MAN, BRU, CMB, PRG, ADD, TAS, CDG, SKT, ZRH, LHR, KTM, CCU, FCO, DME, CNN, DUB, BCN, CMN, ALA, VIE, CGP, SVO, KUL, KBV, DUS, MUC, MLE, KBL, GVA, LIS, BKK, DPS, YUL, JNB, IXM, MXP, SEZ, LED, HKG, FRA, CGK, SIN, MNL, IAD, HAN, MAD, PEK, PVG, ICN, NRT, TPE, KIX, AMS, BOS, YYZ, SZX, JFK, MEL, ORD and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DXB to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and AAN. 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 DXB

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates.

AUH to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to DXB ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 72 miles (116 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

119 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Al Ain (AAN).