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Among airlines operating New Delhi to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flights from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £197 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with £286 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £8–£72 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 Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 5% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the New Delhi to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £263 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £321, a difference of £58. 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi City Centre, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:25 and lands at 08:22
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 01:12.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £281. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 57m, covering 1,414 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 New Delhi to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £142, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Abu Dhabi flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 91% on time
• IndiGo: 71% on time
• Air India Express: 54% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the 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 Lucknow Amausi (LKO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 37m, compared to 9h 06m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 11h 07m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind New Delhi (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Return flights from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi range from £244 to £335, with an average of £281 over the past 12 months. Anything below £244 counts as a good deal.