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      Flight deals from Washington Dulles to Zayed International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,690. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Abu Dhabi.R 6,672 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,672, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 6,935 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,935, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 7,504 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,504, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 7,834 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,834, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 9,851 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,851, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 10,206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,206, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 11,933 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,933, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 11,937 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,937, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 12,692 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,692, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 13,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,223, select.
      Abu Dhabi.R 22,943 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 22,943, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Zayed International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      Sep
      from R 7,834
      Oct
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      Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Zayed International

      Etihad Airways
      Gulf Air

      Washington Dulles to Zayed International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

      Zayed International

      18km from central Abu Dhabi
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      Dubai Al Maktoum International

      88km from central Abu Dhabi
      from R 7,640
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      Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 6,672
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time13 hrs, 2 mins
      Most popular airlineGulf Air
      Average flights per week16

      Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Zayed International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Zayed International is R 11,690. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      13 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Zayed International.
      Gulf Air and Etihad Airways fly direct from Washington Dulles to Zayed International.
      As of August 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Zayed International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Zayed International is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 2 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zayed International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zayed International.

      Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours.

      • The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is nine hours ahead of Washington DC.

      • Take your pick of seven weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport flights. The 21:30 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:30.

      • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IAD to AUH flight.

      • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

      • Most passengers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.

      • With an impressive 90.0% of services landing on schedule, Etihad Airways has the best on-time record for IAD to AUH flights.

      • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and AUH:

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

        • Hamad International Airport

        • Cairo Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport flight is R 6,672. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,690. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

      • Score cheap tickets from IAD to AUH by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

      • Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

      • Finding cheap flights from IAD to AUH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

      • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

      • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

      • 77% of flights that depart Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

      • Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

      Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)

      • If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AUH:

      • Go where the road takes you with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Abu Dhabi and beyond.

      • Increase the odds of securing the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Zayed International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.

      When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

      • December is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in May.

      • The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Zayed International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • Search for cheap tickets from IAD to AUH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

      • You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to explore more of the United Arab Emirates. Travel around 121 kilometres north-east to Dubai to check off its leading sights. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • Sharjah is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without dropping by Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.