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How to get fromSan Diego to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane SAN - AUH
    19h 32m
    AED 2,311–7,517

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane SAN - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    23h 7m
    AED 1,880–6,114

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane LAX - AUH
    24h 46m
    AED 2,479–6,860

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
TicketAED 2,007Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,630.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 5 times a day.

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