How to get from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Munich: about 18h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Paris, Vienna, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $1,292.

Flights from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Munich
18h 15m
two tickets, via Frankfurt
$1,292
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,340 mi (11,812 km)
fastest
Via Munich
Germany
18h 15m
with the connection
Vancouver to Munich flight 9h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Abu Dhabi flight 5h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,295
Via Paris
France
18h 20m
with the connection
Vancouver to Paris flight 8h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,519
Via Vienna
Austria
18h 23m
with the connection
Vancouver to Vienna flight 9h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Vienna to Abu Dhabi flight 5h 30m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
19h 5m
with the connection
Vancouver to Frankfurt flight 9h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,292
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
19h 8m
with the connection
Vancouver to Amsterdam flight 9h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,608

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 Vancouver to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Munich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi?
Via Munich: 9h 20m to the connection, 5h 55m after it, about 18h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Frankfurt from $1,292. 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 Vancouver and Abu Dhabi?
Munich (18h 15m total), Paris (18h 20m total), Vienna (18h 23m total), Frankfurt (19h 5m total) and Amsterdam (19h 8m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Vancouver?
7,340 mi (11,812 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.