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How to get fromMessina to Abu Dhabiby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Abu Dhabi by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CTA - AUH
    12h 53m
    AED 1,246–2,000

  2. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane PMO - AUH
    15h 20m
    AED 772–2,143

  3. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CTA - DXB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    13h 43m
    AED 1,046–2,600

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
TicketAED 631Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,137.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Abu Dhabi. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Abu Dhabi (AUH), walk to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station, then take the bus to Sultan Bin Zayed St / Mohammed Bin Khalifa St. Alternatively, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Dubai Airport, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi, walk to Abu Dhabi - ADCO, then take the line 033 bus to Abu Dhabi - Men's College.

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