Travelling from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
6 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Etihad Airways at 10:15pm. Choose the first FRA to AUH departure operated by Etihad Airways at 10:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to AUH, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of FRA, you can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FRA to AUH.
With 74.34% of services landing as planned, Etihad Airways is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to AUH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can arrive at HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to AUH flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi is around 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport is Rs34,698. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs70,387. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to AUH by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Frankfurt to AUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC to 43ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Abu Dhabi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque followed by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Sharjah is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without visiting Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.
