How to get from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 17h including the connection. Other options: via Boston, New York, Paris and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $792.

Flights from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

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fastest, via Washington
17h
two tickets, via New York
$792
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,267 mi (11,695 km)
fastest
Via Washington
17h
with the connection
Raleigh to Washington flight 1h 10m
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 $1,055
Via Boston
17h 15m
with the connection
Raleigh to Boston flight 2h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Logan International, Pease Air Force Base. Departure to Abu Dhabi: Logan International.
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $982
Via New York
17h 25m
with the connection
Raleigh to New York flight 1h 45m
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 $792
Via Paris
France
17h 25m
with the connection
Raleigh to Paris flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
17h 35m
with the connection
Raleigh to Frankfurt flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 15m

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Abu Dhabi?
Via Washington: 1h 10m to the connection, 12h 50m after it, about 17h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $792. 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 Raleigh and Abu Dhabi?
Washington (17h total), Boston (17h 15m total), New York (17h 25m total), Paris (17h 25m total) and Frankfurt (17h 35m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Raleigh?
7,267 mi (11,695 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.