Abu Dhabi

$529+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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WAS — AUH
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$860
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$550
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,332

Good round-trip deal

$865 or less

Good one-way deal

$379 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:05 pmIAD - AUH
Nonstop12h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/139:40 amAUH - IAD
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$842
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:30 pmIAD - AUH
1 stop27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/97:15 amAUH - IAD
1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$854
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:00 amIAD - AUH
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 5/1311:45 pmAUH - IAD
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$868
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:50 pmIAD - AUH
2 stops34h 45mSAUDIA
Mon 5/122:30 pmAUH - IAD
2 stops33h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/30$918
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/48:50 pmIAD - AUH
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:20 amAUH - IAD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:00 pmIAD - AUH
1 stop32h 05mEgyptair
Mon 5/125:05 amAUH - IAD
1 stop32h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 4/30$971
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:30 pmIAD - AUH
2 stops47h 35mIndiGo
Mon 5/129:55 pmAUH - IAD
2 stops45h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 4/30$1,136
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:35 amDCA - AUH
2 stops20h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1110:45 pmAUH - DCA
2 stops32h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,152
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:35 pmIAD - AUH
2 stops53h 00mSWISS
Thu 8/212:25 amAUH - IAD
1 stop21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amDCA - AUH
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/82:30 amAUH - DCA
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,308
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:50 pmBWI - AUH
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2112:15 amAUH - BWI
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,463
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:13 pmBWI - AUH
2 stops42h 02mQatar Airways
Mon 5/1211:45 pmAUH - BWI
2 stops26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,653

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

10:05 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/13

9:40 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop14h 30m

$842

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

1:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 5/16

7:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 30m

$860

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

11:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/2

5:45 am-3:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$938

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/18

6:50 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/6

8:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,114

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

9:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 5/16

8:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops53h 15m

$1,147

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/13

5:35 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/23

2:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,152

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

1:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/16

9:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,291

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

DCA - AUH

DCAAUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 6/8

2:30 am-9:53 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$1,308

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

DCA - AUH

DCAAUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/2

11:45 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$1,346

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

5:50 pm-6:30 am

2 stops28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 8/20

2:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,409

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to AUH are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 0.4 - 0.8 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C.?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $860 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SAUDIA and Qatar Airways, starting at $888 and $938 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $745. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi on time: SriLankan Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (82%), Gulf Air (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,130 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $340 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $667.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$697Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$753Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$814Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$818Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$870Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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