Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Abu Dhabi (CDG–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–AUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 3,263 miles in approximately 6h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: GA, UL | 19 | 32Q, 351, 77X, 789 | 6h33-8h40 | – | – | GA, UL |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 8:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
French passport holders receive a free entry permit stamped on arrival in the UAE, allowing stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
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.
CDG–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to AUH
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Etihad Airways. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to AUH ranges from 6 hours 33 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,263 miles (5,251 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.