Travelling from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
12 hours 58 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Toronto. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with 10 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYZ to AUH is the 14:30 Etihad Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 22:10 with Etihad Airways.
Your flight from Toronto to AUH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways. This well-known airline operates services from YYZ.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Looking to fly out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? You can reserve a direct flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) out of this busy hub.
From YTZ, direct flights from Toronto to AUH are offered by Etihad Airways.
Split up your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and AUH include:
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to AUH? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel near AUH if you're taking a late flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport, 275 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from 722 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
We recommend booking 9 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Toronto to AUH around that time.
To snag the best deal on your tickets from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport, book your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
April is the quietest time to travel to Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Book your flight from Toronto to AUH for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Qasr Al Watan.
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