How to get from Houston to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 18h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Doha, Chicago, Paris and Washington. Two tickets from $834.

Flights from Houston to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
18h 45m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$834
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,188 mi (13,177 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
18h 45m
with the connection
Houston to Atlanta flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m
two ticketsfrom $834
Via Doha
Qatar
18h 45m
with the connection
Houston to Doha flight 14h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Abu Dhabi flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,120
Via Chicago
18h 48m
with the connection
Houston to Chicago flight 2h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,023
Via Paris
France
18h 55m
with the connection
Houston to Paris flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,412
Via Washington
18h 56m
with the connection
Houston to Washington flight 3h 6m
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 $865

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 Houston to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Abu Dhabi?
Via Atlanta: 2h to the connection, 13h 45m after it, about 18h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $834. 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 Houston and Abu Dhabi?
Atlanta (18h 45m total), Doha (18h 45m total), Chicago (18h 48m total), Paris (18h 55m total) and Washington (18h 56m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Houston?
8,188 mi (13,177 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.