Flights to Abu Dhabi

Flights to Abu Dhabi are increasingly popular for travellers who want to savour the distinct hospitality and world-class infrastructure that this captivating city offers.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights to Abu Dhabi on which you will be travelling in comfort and style. 

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Attractions in Abu Dhabi

Attractions in Abu Dhabi

Upon arrival on flights to Abu Dhabi, you will find year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right for those on flights to Abu Dhabi or as a welcome stopover point.

Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.

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Plan your itinerary well before setting off on flights to Abu Dhabi as there is a range of activities to keep you busy.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates for over 30 years. Sheikh Zayed Mosque was finished in 2007 and can hold in excess of 40,000 worshippers. The decoration of the mosque is its most impressive feature including crystal chandeliers, tiled courtyard, various precious stones and the biggest Persian carpet in the world, which is hand woven!

A visit to Emirates Palace Hotel is a must for those arriving on flights to Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace is the most expensive hotel ever built and is considered to be a national landmark of the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Airport

One of the fastest-growing aviation hubs in the world, Abu Dhabi International Airport (IATA Code: AUH) welcomed 7.05 million passengers in the first half of 2012, which represents an impressive increase of 22.8% in comparison to the same period in 2011. 

To keep pace with increasing demand, a third terminal building was opened in 2009, which raised the airport’s passenger capacity to 12.5 million each year. 

Serving as the home base of Etihad Airways, the lavish Terminal 3 includes an award-winning concierge style check-in, together with a diverse collection of restaurants and cafes, premium lounges, and a retail offering managed by DFS, the world’s biggest luxury travel retailer. 

Looking ahead, Abu Dhabi International Airport’s capacity will be further increased to 17 million passengers by the time a new midfield terminal complex opens in 2017, further reinforcing the UAE capital as a world-class travel and tourism hub.

Abu Dhabi Airport

Abu Dhabi Airport

Airport Code - AUH
Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International Airport
City - Abu Dhabi
Country - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Country Abbrev - AE