Abu Dhabi to Dubai (AUH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 3 | – | 0h55-10h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→DXB | DWC→DXB | AAN→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 17 | 3 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 0h 49m | 5h 15m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 6:00 PM in Dubai.
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.
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.
AUH–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to DXB
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
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). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 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).