Abu Dhabi to New Orleans (AUH–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and MSY. 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 8 hubs
CLT Charlotte 17h 17m EY → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 17h 36m EY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 17h 50m EY → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 18h 40m ACAVEY → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 21h 11m EY → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 31m ACEY → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 24h 13m EYGF → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
BOS Boston 37h 33m EY → B6DLLY Boston (BOS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps AUH Routes MSY Routes AUH Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Abu Dhabi flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
CLT ~17h 17m ORD ~17h 36m ATL ~17h 50m LHR ~18h 40m JFK ~21h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
770
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 → MSY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → 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. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
New Orleans is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 9:00 AM in New Orleans.
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.

Facts

AUH–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-9 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: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY 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.
New Orleans is 9 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, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.