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

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

The flight takes about 8h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Manchester:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Manchester takes 8h 02m, covering 3,526 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Manchester range from £470 to £757, with an average of £579 over the past 12 months. Anything below £470 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 13% below the route average of £579. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £324 return via Antalya (AYT), compared with £779 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Manchester flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 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 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Manchester flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £256, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Manchester route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Manchester. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £554 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £779, a difference of £225.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Manchester.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 27m, compared to 10h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 50m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Manchester is 4 hours behind Abu Dhabi (British Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Manchester flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

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