Abu Dhabi, UAEDulles

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Dulles

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dulles (IAD) take about 14h 44m (11,386 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1018 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Dulles

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Abu Dhabi →1 lounge at Abu Dhabi AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresIAD to Washington: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Dulles

Carriers on AUH–IAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to Dulles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1018 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $530. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$113024 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways$738 · 2 stops24 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways
Nov 2026$101815 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways$530 · 1 stop14 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$10993 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways$651 · 3 stops3 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $530 in November 2026, against $651 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Dulles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to Dulles flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Dulles?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dulles (IAD) takes about 14h 44m, covering 11,386 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Abu Dhabi from Dulles by air?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport is 11,386 km (7,075 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Dulles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–IAD route include Etihad Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Dulles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–IAD was $1018 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 15 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Dulles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $530 one-way, against $738 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to Dulles?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $530 with one stop against $1018 nonstop, a saving of $488. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Dulles?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dulles visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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