What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi is to fly and shuttle which costs AED 950 - AED 1900 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi is to fly which takes 12h 54m and costs AED 1000 - AED 2900.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Edinburgh and Abu Dhabi is 5847 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 4h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:48 PM in Edinburgh and 2:48 AM in Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Abu Dhabi
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane EDI - AUH
12h 54m
AED 999–2,851
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane GLA - DXB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle
14h 24m
AED 858–2,971
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane EDI - DXB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle
13h 29m
AED 949–1,851
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane MAN - AUH
13h 33m
AED 1,035–2,642
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane EDI - SHJ
2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus
15h 28m
AED 889–2,205
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane NCL - DXB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle
15h
AED 1,058–2,918

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

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10h 20mAverage Duration

AED 873Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,847.1 km
Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 4 times a day.

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