Abu Dhabi to Newark (AUH–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and EWR. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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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
TLV Tel Aviv 16h 8m EYLYMU → LYUA Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 16h 14m EY → AZDLKE Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
CAI Cairo 16h 20m 3LEYGA → MS Cairo (CAI) to Newark flights
DUB Dublin 16h 32m EYGFNZ → ACEIOS Dublin (DUB) to Newark flights
GVA Geneva 16h 48m EYGFNZ → ACLXSN Geneva (GVA) to Newark flights
LHR London 16h 48m ACAVEY → ACAYBA London (LHR) to Newark flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 16h 51m AZEYGA → ACB0OS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Newark flights
FCO Rome 17h 8m AZEYGA → ACAILX Rome (FCO) to Newark flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 9m EYGA → ACOSUA Amsterdam (AMS) to Newark flights
MUC Munich 17h 15m DEEYGA → ACLHUA Munich (MUC) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
TLV ~16h 8m BOS ~16h 14m CAI ~16h 20m DUB ~16h 32m GVA ~16h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,089
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUH → EWR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
EWR → AUH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric AUH→EWR DXB→EWR
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Dubai (DXB) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Newark is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · EWR: EDT

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

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

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.

Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Newark route.
Route details
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to EWR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, Boston Logan and Cairo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Newark is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from EWR to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Ben Gurion, Boston Logan and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).