Travelling from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Check out your options for leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours. That's the average duration of a direct Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi is eight hours ahead of Toronto. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct services a week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). This is the most popular route, with Etihad Airways offering a 1:40pm departure from YYZ to AUH.
To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to AUH, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways. This top airline offers services from YYZ.
Etihad Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from YYZ to AUH.
Etihad Airways shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Currently, ₹ 31,800 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 78,093. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to AUH.
The best month for landing cheap Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Visit Abu Dhabi in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 43ºC. Book your Toronto to AUH flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover more of the United Arab Emirates. Journey around 105 kilometres north-east to Dubai to tick off its leading sights. From Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa to Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Sharjah is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without visiting Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.
