Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Abu Dhabi (DWC–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
KHI Karachi 5h 35m TK EYMS Karachi (KHI) to Abu Dhabi flights
AMD Ahmedabad 6h 55m EKTK 6EEY Ahmedabad (AMD) to Abu Dhabi flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 25m EK EYGAMU Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi flights
CAI Cairo 8h 30m MS EYGAMS Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi flights
AMM Amman 15h 30m RJ EYMUOZ Amman (AMM) to Abu Dhabi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 50m CIEKLH DEEYGA Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Abu Dhabi flights
LHR London 17h 3m EK AVEYGA London (LHR) to Abu Dhabi flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 20m EKTK EYHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Abu Dhabi flights
AER Sochi 17h 27m A4 EY Sochi (AER) to Abu Dhabi flights
MAD Madrid 17h 38m EK AVEYGA Madrid (MAD) to Abu Dhabi flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Abu Dhabi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 45 mi 0h 37m nonstop

DWC–AUH had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 45 miles in 0h 37m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DWC–AUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 1
RJ Royal Jordanian 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: RJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to AUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
562
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 Abu Dhabi from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to Zayed International Airport.
Metric DWC→AUH DXB→AUH AAN→AUH
Distance from DWC 28 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 0h 37m 1h 23m 0h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to Zayed International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Abu Dhabi is 0 hours the same as Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · AUH: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Distance & Flight Time
45 mi / 72 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from AUH

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.

Abu Dhabi Climate

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.

DWC–AUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Abu Dhabi route.
Route details
Distance45 mi / 72 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to AUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to Zayed International Airport take about 0h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 45 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DWC to AUH: Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jinnah, Sardar Vallabh Patel and King Khalid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUH 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.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AAN. 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 DWC to AUH

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DWC to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to AUH is about 0 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 45 miles (72 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jinnah, Sardar Vallabh Patel and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Al Ain (AAN).