Cheap flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Book early for school holidays and Christmas, since seats on connecting routes fill well ahead of departure. March is the cheapest month in the calendar shown, and the October to August window also includes quieter shoulder weeks outside school breaks. Abu Dhabi's summer is hot, so many travellers prefer spring or autumn; if you can shift dates by a few days, weekday departures are often cheaper than weekend ones.

The biggest difference you feel is between a low-cost fare that charges for bags and seats and a full-service ticket that bundles more in. This route's list includes Pegasus, Jet2, Easyjet, Sun Express, Aegean Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air and Aer Lingus, and none of them flies it nonstop, so every itinerary connects. Some carriers are low-cost and some are full-service; check whether your fare includes hold baggage, meals and seat selection, whether the connection is protected on one ticket, and how long the layover is.

Abu Dhabi International is the airport you land at, and it sits outside the city centre, so plan transfer time before you head into town. Taxis and buses are the usual ways in, and hotel shuttles or ride-hailing may be worth comparing if you arrive late. Check which terminal your flight uses, allow time for immigration and baggage, and confirm your onward transport before you leave the airport.

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 Abu Dhabi

1.6 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which terminal and airport your itinerary uses, since Manchester has one airport but connections may depart from another.
• Check whether your fare includes hold baggage, seat selection and meals before you pay for extras.
• Check if your connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, and whether you must collect and recheck bags.
• Check passport validity and entry requirements for the United Arab Emirates before you book.
• Check March and the shoulder months in the price calendar if your dates are flexible.
• Check weekday departures and times outside school holidays for lower fares.