Fly to Abu Dhabi

On arrival on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago, you will find year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago who are travelling to other destinations.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago as there is a range of activities to keep you busy.



Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.

Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia.

A visit to the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel is a must for those arriving on flights to Abu Dhbai from Chicago. Other places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the , the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Read our top ten things to do in Abu Dhabi guide for more ideas of what to do here.

Fly from Chicago

Chicago is a city which surprises visitors, from its unexpected beaches to its architecture. It has world-class shopping, and museums that are outstanding in their field. There are family attractions like the aquarium, and Navy Pier, and luxury hotels such as Trump Tower to cater to the businessman and adventurous holidaymaker alike.

Chicago's Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums, and is the fictional home of Indiana Jones. Standing on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is split by the Chicago River's two main branches.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago as there is a range of activities to keep you busy. Chicago's heart is The Loop, the downtown district where major buildings like the Willis Tower and Stock Exchange stand. Alongside the offices and theatres, you'll find major shops like Macy's.












North of The Loop and across the river is the lively North Side. Here you'll find the Magnificent Mile of shopping, the 100-storey Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, and art galleries in River North. South of the centre is the Museum Campus district, with attractions including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

Explore the city's impressive buildings, as well as its fine museums, parks, public sculptures, theatres, shopping, food and music.

Before taking flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago, a visit to the Navy Pier is a must. Families will love the entertainment on Navy Pier, with its ferris wheel, while shoppers will delight in Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of America's top shopping streets.

Flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago
Etihad offers direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago. Book flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago.

Abu Dhabi Airport

When you touch down on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago you will be welcomed at Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago and other destinations.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500

Chicago Airport

On flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago, you will be departing from Chicago Airport, known as Chicago O'Hare International Airport or simply O'Hare.

Chicago Airport is a major airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois. It is the third busiest airport in the world with nearly 65 million passengers passing through it in 2009.

It is the world's second busiest airport in terms of flights to Chicago and flights to a multitude of destinations.

Chicago airport is the fourth busiest international gateway in the US with flights to more than 60 foreign destinations. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.

Before getting on flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago, Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make use of the JAL Lounge at Chicago airport.

• Airport Code - ORD
• Airport Name - Chicago O'Hare International
• City - Il
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -6
• Telephone +800 8326352