Abu Dhabi to Fort Lauderdale (AUH–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and FLL. 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 7 hubs
CLT Charlotte 17h 20m EY → AAADB6 Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
BOS Boston 17h 46m EY → ADAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 18h 6m EY → AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 9m EY → ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
JFK New York 18h 17m EY → ADAFAT New York (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 9m ACEY → ACAZF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAD Dulles 23h 53m EYGF → CMEJAF9 Dulles (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CLT ~17h 20m BOS ~17h 46m ORD ~18h 6m ATL ~18h 9m JFK ~18h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
968
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 → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
FLL → AUH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale.
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 FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AUH–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Fort Lauderdale 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: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to FLL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Boston Logan and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FLL 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.
Fort Lauderdale is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
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 Charlotte Douglas, Boston Logan and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.