Flying from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Belfast is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) flying out of Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Abu Dhabi is four hours ahead of Belfast. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to AUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Belfast to AUH that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BFS and AUH include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Belfast International Airport:
67.55% of flights departing from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and AUH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to AUH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi is roughly 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport is ج.م. 7,419. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 15,450. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Belfast to AUH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Belfast to AUH.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Belfast to AUH flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC to 43ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Abu Dhabi International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Abu Dhabi to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, about 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain are among the biggest draws.
