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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.

Cheapest monthJanuary
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance127 km
Direct flight time *0 h 36 min
Updated 2 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
FlynasFlynasXYwith a stop—31 Dec 2026from $291Search 31 Dec 2026
Gulf AirGulf AirGFwith a stop★★★★★ 4.56 Nov 2026from $324Search 6 Nov 2026
Royal JordanianRoyal JordanianRJwith a stop★★★★★ 4.16 Nov 2026from $327Search 6 Nov 2026
Pakistan InternationalPakistan InternationalPKwith a stop—19 Nov 2026from $361Search 19 Nov 2026
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSaudi Arabian AirlinesSVwith a stop—6 Nov 2026from $384Search 6 Nov 2026
Middle East AirlinesMiddle East AirlinesMEwith a stop—6 Nov 2026from $389Search 6 Nov 2026
Air India ChartersAir India ChartersIXwith a stop—6 Nov 2026from $397Search 6 Nov 2026
US-Bangla AirlinesUS-Bangla AirlinesBSwith a stop—16 Dec 2026from $398Search 16 Dec 2026
Kuwait AirwaysKuwait AirwaysKUwith a stop★★★★★ 3.67 Dec 2026from $422Search 7 Dec 2026
Sun ExpressSun ExpressXQwith a stop★★★★★ 3.627 Jan 2027from $487Search 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.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $40024 Nov 2026
December 2026from $42913 Dec 2026
January 2027from $24412 Jan 2027
February 2027from $3976 Feb 2027
March 2027from $46415 Mar 2027
April 2027from $39828 Apr 2027
May 2027from $3791 May 2027
June 2027from $83318 Jun 2027
July 2027from $39814 Jul 2027
August 2027from $46210 Aug 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi International AUH29 km
DubaiAl Maktoum Int. Airport DWC42 km
DubaiDubai DXB8 km
DubaiDubai Bus Station XNB0 km

Route on the map

Abu DhabiDubai127 km
Abu Dhabi – Dubai: 127 km in a straight line; United Arab Emirates is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

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

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
IstanbulRoyal Jordanianwith a stop9 Nov 2026from $135
ViennaRoyal Jordanianwith a stop18 Nov 2026from $196
WarsawEtihad Airwayswith a stop20 Nov 2026from $443
KatowiceEtihad Airwayswith a stop14 Jan 2027from $524
KrakowEtihad Airwayswith a stop17 Nov 2026from $576

Abu Dhabi: flights from the city

Dubai — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
AntalyaPegasuswith a stop25 Nov 2026from $123
BucharestPegasuswith a stop15 Jan 2027from $135
WarsawSun Expresswith a stop4 Mar 2027from $270
ChisinauPegasuswith a stop17 Nov 2026from $273
BudapestSun Expresswith a stop7 Nov 2026from $291
KrakowSun Expresswith a stop12 Nov 2026from $305

Dubai: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Abu Dhabi / Dubai that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Sharjah → Dubai143 km from Abu Dhabiwith a stop15 Apr 2027from $324
Search on kissandfly.com · $291