How to get from Phoenix to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 19h 40m including the connection. Other options: via London, Paris, Boston and Washington. Two tickets from $953.

Flights from Phoenix to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago
19h 40m
two tickets, via Chicago
$953
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,338 mi (13,419 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
19h 40m
with the connection
Phoenix to Chicago flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
two ticketsfrom $953
Via London
United Kingdom
19h 50m
with the connection
Phoenix to London flight 9h 55m
Connection of about 3h
London to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,633
Via Paris
France
19h 58m
with the connection
Phoenix to Paris flight 10h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,874
Via Boston
20h 8m
with the connection
Phoenix to Boston flight 4h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $999
Via Washington
20h 8m
with the connection
Phoenix to Washington flight 4h 18m
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 $1,021

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 Phoenix to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Phoenix to Abu Dhabi?
Via Chicago: 3h 20m to the connection, 13h 20m after it, about 19h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Phoenix to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $953. 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 Phoenix and Abu Dhabi?
Chicago (19h 40m total), London (19h 50m total), Paris (19h 58m total), Boston (20h 8m total) and Washington (20h 8m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Phoenix?
8,338 mi (13,419 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.