Abu Dhabi to Toronto (AUH–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 6,911 miles in approximately 14h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: AC | 14 | 388 | 13h23-14h40 | – | – | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→YYZ | DXB→YYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 14h 25m | 12h 37m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 AM in Toronto.
UAE passport holders need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. There is no visa-free or eTA-only option for UAE nationals. Applications are submitted online or at a visa application centre. Standard tourist visas allow stays of up to 6 months.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
AUH–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to YYZ
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUH to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to YYZ is about 14 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,911 miles (11,122 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).