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Among airlines operating Doha to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• Qatar Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qatar Airways
• Etihad Airways

Flights from Doha to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) 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
• Qatar Airways: 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 Doha to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $261 round-trip via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared to $379 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Doha to Abu Dhabi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 1% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Doha to Abu Dhabi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $354 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $386: a $32 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 Doha to Abu Dhabi route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Doha to Abu Dhabi flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 23%, and afternoon flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 2:48 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $372. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Doha to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 08m, covering 199 miles.

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 $341 to $3,003. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Doha to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 9% 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 Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 6h 07m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 14m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Doha (Gulf Time vs Arabian 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 $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Doha to Abu Dhabi range from $338 to $407, with an average of $372 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.