Travelling from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) jetting off from here.
Abu Dhabi is nine hours ahead of Washington DC. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Washington DC to AUH.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to AUH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to AUH with Etihad Airways. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of IAD.
On the IAD to AUH route, Etihad Airways is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Choose Etihad Airways. 90.0% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport touch down on schedule.
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and AUH are:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to AUH flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to AUH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near AUH and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Rs122,910 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs211,206. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to AUH, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
January is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Washington DC to AUH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed 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 Washington DC to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Abu Dhabi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque followed by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've visited Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 105 kilometres northeast to Dubai to check off its top attractions. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
