How to get from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 16h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Boston, Prague, London and Washington. Two tickets from $949.

Flights from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
16h 25m
two tickets, via Boston
$949
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,928 mi (11,150 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
16h 25m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Doha flight 12h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Abu Dhabi flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,050
Via Boston
16h 44m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $949
Via Prague
Czech Republic
17h
with the connection
Philadelphia to Prague flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Prague to Abu Dhabi flight 5h 50m
Via London
United Kingdom
17h
with the connection
Philadelphia to London flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h
London to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,880
Via Washington
17h 3m
with the connection
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 $1,038

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 Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi?
Via Doha: 12h 15m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 16h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $949. 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 Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi?
Doha (16h 25m total), Boston (16h 44m total), Prague (17h total), London (17h total) and Washington (17h 3m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Philadelphia?
6,928 mi (11,150 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.