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How to get fromSydney to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane SYD - AUH
    17h 45m
    AED 2,250–3,862

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane SYD - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 44m
    AED 1,590–4,316

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane SYD - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    20h 20m
    AED 2,350–3,762

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane OAG - AUH
    20h 40m
    AED 1,920–5,174

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CBR - AUH
    22h 39m
    AED 1,813–4,889

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane OAG - DXB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    23h 55m
    AED 2,220–6,674

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,478Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,102.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Virgin Australia, and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 3 times a day.

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