Beirut to Abu Dhabi (BEY–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BEY–AUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,322 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 10 | 320 | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Abu Dhabi from Beirut
| Metric | BEY→AUH | DAM→AUH | TLV→AUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BEY | – | 66 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 1 | 33 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 10m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BEY: EET · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Beirut, it's 8:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.
Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.
Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.
BEY–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BEY to AUH
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BEY to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BEY to AUH ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,322 miles (2,128 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Damascus (DAM), Tel Aviv (TLV) and Amman (AMM).