Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Jump on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is four hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi.
The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from KUL to AUH is the 9:25am Etihad Airways option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:40pm with Etihad Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Kuala Lumpur to AUH. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Get to your destination in one go from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of KUL, you can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KUL to AUH.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.95% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to AUH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
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Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Located around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on schedule at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can get to SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to AUH flight:
67.97% of flights out of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
The centre of Abu Dhabi is roughly 27 kilometres from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport is Rs47,214. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs97,025. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to AUH.
The best month for landing cheap Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to AUH flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC to 43ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Abu Dhabi
Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur 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:
Your trip to Abu Dhabi won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, 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 seen Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain are highlights.
