Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to India

Abu Dhabi is the second gateway from the UAE to India, and on many dates it is cheaper than Dubai for the same city. For anyone living in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or the west of Dubai, it is also the nearer airport. The search above shows live fares from Abu Dhabi to Delhi; change the destination for any other city.

Popular routes from Abu Dhabi

• Abu Dhabi to Delhi and Mumbai — daily direct flights.
• Abu Dhabi to Kochi, Kozhikode and Trivandrum — strong direct links to Kerala.
• Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru.

Airlines from Abu Dhabi to India

Etihad Airways is based in Abu Dhabi, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express also fly direct to Indian cities. All flights use Terminal A, which opened in 2023.

Abu Dhabi or Dubai

The two airports are about ninety minutes apart by road. Before you book, compare both for the same date: low-cost fares from Abu Dhabi often undercut Dubai on the Kerala and South India routes, while Dubai usually has more departures to choose from.

When fares are cheapest

• Mid-week flights are usually cheaper than weekend departures.
• Fares rise sharply before Eid, Onam, Diwali and Christmas, and when school holidays start.
• Book three to six weeks ahead for the best choice of fares.
• Check the baggage allowance — it differs between low-cost and full-service fares.