Flying from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when organising your flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Brussels.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. Etihad Airways operates a 10:05am departure between BRU and AUH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Brussels to AUH.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart from this terminal.
Etihad Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport taking off from BRU.
Etihad Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BRU to AUH.
Among carriers operating on this route, Etihad Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to AUH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
BRU is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Brussels Airport:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and AUH:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
You can reach CRL from the centre of Brussels in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Brussels to AUH flight? Relax in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near AUH and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport is $167. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $444. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Brussels to AUH, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Visit Abu Dhabi in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Brussels to AUH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Brussels to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are top attractions which should feature on any good Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain are key reasons to visit.
