Flying from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when reserving your flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to AUH, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to AUH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to AUH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Rs89,850 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Return flights start from Rs210,036. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to AUH, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Visit Abu Dhabi in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to AUH flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Your visit to Abu Dhabi should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time 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 places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, popular 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 seeing Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.
