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Among airlines operating Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi.

Flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• EL AL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,142 round-trip via Larnaca (LCA), compared to ₪1,538 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪52–₪302 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and EL AL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) - 19% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 11%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₪1,485 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₪1,660 – a ₪175 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:01
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 23:16.

The flight takes about 3h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of ₪1,541. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 06m, covering 3,389 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪1,497 to ₪14,782. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪656, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Larnaca (LCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 50m, compared with 12h 49m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Tel Aviv (Gulf Time vs Israel Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi range from ₪1,262 to ₪1,973, with an average of ₪1,541 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,262 counts as a good deal.