Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is seven hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to SYD start at 10:30 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:25 with Etihad Airways. In total, there are nine weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AUH to SYD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Etihad Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Etihad Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating AUH to SYD flights, Etihad Airways leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUH and SYD:
Hamad International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, C$417 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$945. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUH to SYD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AUH to SYD.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Abu Dhabi International Airport's on-time performance, 78.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AUH:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sydney and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
