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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Salalah flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• Etihad Airways

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Salalah usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Salalah (SLL).

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

• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Etihad Airways: 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.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 22,983 return, compared with ₹ 29,103 via a stopover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 521–₹ 9,560 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Salalah most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 15% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Salalah route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 26%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 21,131 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 28,206 – a ₹ 7,075 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 Abu Dhabi to Salalah route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Salalah flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:20.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Salalah takes 1h 50m, covering 1,326 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 Salalah are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 19,683, which is 46% above the typical average for this route.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Salalah flights. 86% of its flights are on 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 4h 30m, compared to 7h 17m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Salalah Airport (SLL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 924 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
• Sixt
• Dollar

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Salalah range from ₹ 19,286 to ₹ 31,848, with an average of ₹ 24,489 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 19,286 counts as a good deal.