Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi three hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Each week, there are ten Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 20:55 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:45 with Etihad Airways.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to AUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Abu Dhabi (and then discovering more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Etihad Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to AUH flights, with 72.73% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AMS and AUH include:
Brussels Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Right now, R 2,503 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,647. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to AUH.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AMS to AUH.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, data shows 67.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 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 will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AUH if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Increase your chances of snagging a great price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Abu Dhabi in April.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Abu Dhabi International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to explore other parts of United Arab Emirates. Journey around 121 kilometres north-east to Dubai to check off its must-visit sights. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are key reasons to visit.
