Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is eight hours ahead of New York.
Flights from JFK to AUH start at 13:40 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is at 23:00 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
Your JFK to AUH flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other great parts of United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Etihad Airways.
The most punctual carrier offering JFK to AUH flights is Etihad Airways. Its services land as planned 76.92% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JFK and AUH include:
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Rs82,767 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs162,671. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to AUH, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to AUH.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to AUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover more of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 121 kilometres north-east to Dubai to tick off its top sights. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, your itinerary will be busy.
Sharjah is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without experiencing Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.