Dubai to Abu Dhabi (DXB–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–AUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 72 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Abu Dhabi from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→AUH | DWC→AUH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to AUH
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and SpiceJet.
DXB to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to AUH ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 72 miles (116 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).