Fly from Delhi to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways
Take a trip to the capital of the UAE with our flights from Delhi to Abu Dhabi. Indulge in traditional Arabic food and witness magnificent architecture including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi and the Etihad Towers.
You can even embark on a short journey to Al Ain Oasis — the UAE’s first UNESCO world heritage site — to visit the original home of Abu Dhabi’s founders during your trip.
DEL to AUH: flight facts
Flying from Delhi to Abu Dhabi: FAQs
Where can I go shopping in Abu Dhabi?
All-year-round air conditioned malls, winter weekend markets and traditional Arabic shops make Abu Dhabi a shopper’s paradise.
Spread across the capital, you can buy everything from local produce at pop up markets in the city’s parks to designer fashion at Galleria Mall. Head to Yas Mall for high street fashion, restaurants, cinemas and even the world’s highest indoor climbing wall.
How far is the airport from the centre of Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 21 miles from downtown Abu Dhabi. Your journey should take around 25 minutes by car, while the popular Yas Island is only a little over 15 minutes away.
Pre-book your airport transfer with Etihad and your driver will be waiting for you when you land. Alternatively, taxis, buses and cars to hire are all available from the airport.
Top tips for Delhi to Abu Dhabi
Explore the stunning Presidential Palace
Now with some buildings open to the public, the Presidential Palace – Qasr Al Watan – showcases Abu Dhabi’s culture and heritage.
Tour the incredible halls and get a glimpse of presidential hospitality, while witnessing plenty of historic artefacts and manuscripts. The architecture is also truly breathtaking – paying tribute to traditional Arabic designs with its spectacular wall carvings and high ceilings.
Get up close and personal with wildlife
Sir Bani Yas Island is a celebration of local wildlife, much like Yamuna Biodiversity Park in Delhi. Over 10,000 animals call Sir Bani Yas Island home, making it the perfect place to immerse yourself in a fun-filled Arabian wildlife adventure.
Stay in a luxury hotel on the island, and take a 4×4 nature and wildlife drive to see Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and more.