Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Amritsar's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Amritsar one hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AUH to ATQ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ATQ:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport flight is R 2,342. A return fare right now is R 5,527. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to ATQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AUH to ATQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights leaving Zayed International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AUH:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
If you're coming in on a late Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ATQ:
Getting from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
From Amritsar Airport, Amritsar is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
February is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Amritsar in August.
The warmest month in Amritsar is June, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Amritsar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ATQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Amritsar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-east of Amritsar, a visit to Delhi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you're looking to explore another corner of India, consider Ludhiana, about 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple are key highlights.