Abu Dhabi to Warsaw (AUH–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY159
EY Etihad
789
2:55 AM
+04 TA
6:20 AM
CET
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY160
EY Etihad
789
9:55 AM
CET
6:40 PM
+04
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Warsaw
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,604 mi 6h 25m nonstop -3h behind 34 1-stop hubs

AUH–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,604 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–WAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 789 6h25
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to WAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to WAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,496
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.

Other ways to reach Warsaw from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Metric AUH→WAW DXB→WAW
Distance from AUH 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 35
Flight time 6h 25m 6h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Warsaw Chopin Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Warsaw is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · WAW: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 3:00 PM in Warsaw.
Distance & Flight Time
2,604 mi / 4,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Poland and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Cash above 10,000 EUR must be declared at customs.

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 WAW

The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.

Warsaw Climate

Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.

AUH–WAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Warsaw route.
Route details
Distance2,604 mi / 4,190 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: WAW
IATA / ICAOWAW / EPWA
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Passengers/yr21.3M
Elevation362 ft / 110 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to WAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,604 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to WAW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTW, ATH, PRG, CPH, BRU, VIE, MUC, BUD, TLV, LIS, BOM, MAN, KRK, DUS, LCA, MXP, DOH, FCO, ZRH, BCN, FRA, CDG, AMS, MAD, DEL, IAD, LHR, DXB, ICN, JFK, PEK, NRT, ORD and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Warsaw is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from WAW 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.
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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 WAW

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to WAW ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,604 miles (4,190 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via KTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).