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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

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
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 20,038 return via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), compared with ₹ 37,426 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,683–₹ 9,505 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 IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 34,507 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 36,694, a difference of ₹ 2,186. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are New Delhi Railway Station, Connaught Place, and Paharganj. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 04:05
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 01:40.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of ₹ 35,398. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi takes 3h 40m, covering 3,662 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.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 10,942, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 85% on time
• Air India Express: 72% on time
• IndiGo: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Morning 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 Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 30m, compared to 7h 36m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 7h 39m via Ahmedabad (AMD).

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

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi range from ₹ 29,319 to ₹ 44,049, with an average of ₹ 35,398 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 29,319 counts as a good deal.