Travelling from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport.
Abu Dhabi is one hour 30 minutes behind Kolkata and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 11 weekly Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport flights. The 01:00 departure with Hi Fly Malta is the earliest you can take. Hi Fly Malta operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Leave enough time to make your CCU to AUH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways is a leader in on-time performance for CCU to AUH flights, with 82.11% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CCU and AUH:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
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Ahmedabad Airport
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kolkata to Kolkata Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CCU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AUH if you're on a late Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Zayed International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the most popular month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in May.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Zayed International Airport for August if you want to visit Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to AUH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are among the biggest draws.
