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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Dublin flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Dublin.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Dublin usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Dublin.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £407 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £699 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£41 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Abu Dhabi to Dublin route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £463 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £660, a difference of £197. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Dublin route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Dublin flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Croke Park, Aviva Stadium, and The Convention Centre Dublin. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 02:05 and lands at 10:17
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 22:12.

The flight takes about 8h 12m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin takes 8h 12m, covering 3,688 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £244, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Dublin flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 13m, compared to 10h 49m via Zurich (ZRH) and 10h 54m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Dublin is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Irish Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Dublin range from £413 to £664, with an average of £568 over the past 12 months. Anything below £413 counts as a good deal.