Fly from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways to swap the White House for the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi and explore the incredible United Arab Emirates.
Arrive in the UAE capital in style and discover this modern metropolis in the desert. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or hop aboard the world’s fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
IAD to AUH: flight facts
Flying from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi: FAQs
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi?
Visitors to Abu Dhabi can look forward to excellent weather all year round, with little rainfall and average daily temperatures ranging from around 30°C to 35°C between May and October.
The city is slightly cooler between November and March – but average temperatures during this period are still pleasant, ranging from around 20°C to 25°C.
What’s the best way to get around in Abu Dhabi?
Buses run regularly throughout Abu Dhabi, with stops at many of the city’s key landmarks.
Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport and widely available. Bicycles are a handy and enjoyable way of seeing what the Corniche area has to offer.
Top tips for Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi
See the city’s best-known landmark
The White House and Capitol Building are among Washington’s famous landmarks, but in Abu Dhabi the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the centre of attention. Spread across an area of more than 30 acres, this architectural gem includes 80 marble domes supported by 1,000 pillars. Free guided tours are available.
Dine at a rotating restaurant
Washington D.C. is home to its very own rotating restaurant at the Skydome, and Abu Dhabi now boasts two of its own. Tiara is situated 55 floors up and offers magnificent 360-degree views of the city and out to sea. The effortlessly chic Stratos restaurant is the other, sitting atop Le Royal Meridien Hotel. It’s the perfect place to get a new perspective on Abu Dhabi’s shore and skyline.