How to get from Columbus to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 17h 15m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Chicago and Atlanta. Two tickets from $825.

Flights from Columbus to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
17h 15m
two tickets, via New York
$825
connection options
4
straight-line distance
7,209 mi (11,601 km)
fastest
Via Washington
17h 15m
with the connection
Columbus to Washington flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Abu Dhabi: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 50m
two ticketsfrom $888
Via New York
17h 35m
with the connection
Columbus to New York flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Abu Dhabi: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 40m
two ticketsfrom $825
Via Chicago
18h 1m
with the connection
Columbus to Chicago flight 1h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
two ticketsfrom $994
Via Atlanta
18h 25m
with the connection
Columbus to Atlanta flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,166

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Abu Dhabi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, April, November and December, +26° to +33° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, sea +29°, with 0 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +18° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +18° +21° 1 days
Mar
+29° +21° +23° 1 days
Apr
+33° +23° +26° 0 days
May
+37° +27° +30° 0 days
Jun
+39° +30° +33° 0 days
Jul
+40° +32° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +30° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +28° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +24° +29° 0 days
Dec
+26° +20° +25° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Abu Dhabi?
Via Washington: 1h 25m to the connection, 12h 50m after it, about 17h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbus to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $825. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
Washington (17h 15m total), New York (17h 35m total), Chicago (18h 1m total) and Atlanta (18h 25m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Columbus?
7,209 mi (11,601 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.