Cheap Flights From Abu Dhabi To Dubai
Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Dubai connect two Emirates cities through a hub, since no nonstop service operates this route. You will transfer on at least one carrier depending on your chosen itinerary and how quickly you need to reach the city center.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 31 Dec 2026 | from $291 | Search 31 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 6 Nov 2026 | from $324 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 6 Nov 2026 | from $327 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 19 Nov 2026 | from $361 | Search 19 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $384 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $389 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 6 Nov 2026 | from $397 | Search 6 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 16 Dec 2026 | from $398 | Search 16 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 7 Dec 2026 | from $422 | Search 7 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.6 | 27 Jan 2027 | from $487 | Search 27 Jan 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: January — from $244.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $400 | 24 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $429 | 13 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $244 | 12 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $397 | 6 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $464 | 15 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $398 | 28 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $379 | 1 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $833 | 18 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $398 | 14 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $462 | 10 Aug 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi International AUH | 29 km |
| Dubai | Al Maktoum Int. Airport DWC | 42 km |
| Dubai | Dubai DXB | 8 km |
| Dubai | Dubai Bus Station XNB | 0 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
March is the cheapest month for this connecting route according to current pricing data. Demand rises during school breaks and holiday periods when families travel between the two cities, pushing fares higher than off-peak weeks. Booking several weeks ahead typically secures lower prices than last-minute purchases on any day of the week.
Airlines and what to expect
This route carries a mix of low-cost carriers and full-service airlines all requiring connections through their respective hubs. Flynas and Pegasus operate as budget options while Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Pakistan International, Air India and Air India Charters provide wider network coverage with transfer points across the Middle East.
Arriving — Dubai
You will reach either Al Maktoum Int. Airport or Dubai airport depending on your airline choice, both connected to the city center by bus, taxi and metro services that take roughly forty minutes from Dubai's main terminal. Dubai Bus Station offers another ground option for those preferring surface transport over air travel.
Before you go: United Arab Emirates
- Currency
- AED (DH)
- Power sockets
- Type C, G · 220 V
- Language
- Arabic
- Emergency number
- 112, 997, 998
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +971
- Internet domain
- .ae, .امارات
- Population of Dubai
- 3.9 M (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify which Abu Dhabi airport your flight departs from before confirming bookings
- Check baggage allowances on low-cost carriers like Flynas or Pegasus
- Review connection times when booking separate tickets with different airlines
- Confirm visa requirements for United Arab Emirates entry in advance
- Be aware that prices rise during school holidays and winter holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
Abu Dhabi – Dubai: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for January 2027 — $244. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Abu Dhabi – Dubai: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Flynas, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, Pakistan International, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Air India Charters, US-Bangla Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Sun Express.
Abu Dhabi – Dubai: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?
The distance is about 127 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 36 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi – Dubai?
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International (AUH). Dubai: Al Maktoum Int. Airport (DWC), Dubai (DXB), Dubai Bus Station (XNB).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Dubai is in the same time zone as Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi — more routes
Dubai — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | Pegasus | with a stop | 25 Nov 2026 | from $123 |
| Bucharest | Pegasus | with a stop | 15 Jan 2027 | from $135 |
| Warsaw | Sun Express | with a stop | 4 Mar 2027 | from $270 |
| Chisinau | Pegasus | with a stop | 17 Nov 2026 | from $273 |
| Budapest | Sun Express | with a stop | 7 Nov 2026 | from $291 |
| Krakow | Sun Express | with a stop | 12 Nov 2026 | from $305 |
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Abu Dhabi / Dubai that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah → Dubai | 143 km from Abu Dhabi | with a stop | 15 Apr 2027 | from $324 |