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

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 and lands at 16:06
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 4:01.

The flight takes about 6h 21m.

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

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Abu Dhabi takes 6h 21m, covering 7.685 km.

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 Zurich to Abu Dhabi range from 621 € to 904 €, with an average of 760 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 621 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the 760 € route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 336 € return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with 805 € for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 48 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai Airways and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Abu Dhabi 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 Zurich to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 359 €, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Zurich to Abu Dhabi route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Zurich to Abu Dhabi. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 713 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 803 €, a difference of 90 €.

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 Zurich and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Milan Malpensa (MXP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 52m, compared to 9h 51m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 9h 54m via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Zurich (Gulf Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental and Zayed Sports City Ice Rink. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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.