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There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Abu Dhabi by plane or train

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Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane RTM - AUH
11h 42m
AED 1,703–4,971
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane BRU - AUH
10h 43m
AED 946–2,671
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane AMS - AUH
9h 56m
AED 1,077–3,225

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

16Weekly Planes

12h 3mAverage Duration

AED 1,700Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,231.8 km
Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Pegasus Airlines, Transavia Holland, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) twice daily.

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Abu Dhabi(opens in a new window), United Arab Emirates(opens in a new window)

Souks, skyscrapers and desert safaris are what comes to mind when thinking of this uber-modern Middle Eastern city. Start your day with a strong cup of gahwa (Arabic coffee) before taking in the architectural brilliance of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and delving into history at the Heritage Village. Shop til you drop at Souk Qaryat Al Beri, unleash your inner Picasso at the Louvre Abu Dhabi or explore the breathtaking desert landscape on an off-road safari. Take a day trip to nearby Yas Island, home to Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld theme park, or explore the nearby ‘Garden City’ of Al-Ain, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Mission Ferrari(Opens in a new window)

Mission Ferrari is an enclosed roller coaster located at Ferrari World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. An SFX Coaster developed by Dynamic Attractions, the coaster stages thrilling ride elements against highly immersive media. Originally intended to operate in 2015, Mission Ferrari became notorious for spending eight years under construction due to issues with the highly sophisticated prototype hardware and the COVID-19 pandemic. Its costly development ultimately pushed Dynamic Attractions to declare bankruptcy shortly after the ride opened.

Formula Rossa(Opens in a new window)

Formula Rossa (Arabic: فورمولا روسا) is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride set a speed record when it opened on 4 November 2010, becoming the fastest roller coaster in the world with a maximum speed of 240 km/h. It surpassed Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, which had held the record since 2005. In addition to its top speed, the coaster propels riders from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately two seconds and will reach its maximum speed in 4.9 seconds.

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi(Opens in a new window)

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is an Emirati-themed waterpark located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that is home to 45 rides, slides, and attractions, and various seasonal events and shows. The waterpark is just minutes away from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi(Opens in a new window)

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a marine life theme park and animal researching, rescue & rehabilitation center that opened on May 23, 2023, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The Abu Dhabi–based company Miral Asset Management is the owner and operator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi under a license from United Parks & Resorts.

Places to stay in Abu Dhabi

Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Paragon Hotel Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

AG Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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