Fly to Abu Dhabi

On arrival on flights to Abu Dhabi from New York, 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 New York who are travelling to other destinations.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Abu Dhabi from New York 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 New York. 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.

Flights to Abu Dhabi from New York
Etihad offers direct flights to Abu Dhabi from New York in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Abu Dhabi from New York.

Fly from New York

As you take off on flights to Abu Dhabi from New York, you cannot help being spellbound by the huge array of soaring skyscrapers.

New York is brimming with culture and entertainment, from Broadway theatres to leading art and history museums.

Before taking flights to Abu Dhabi from New York, be sure to soak up all that the 'Big Apple' has to offer. Shop for luxury goods, enjoy a romantic dinner with a twinkling skyline view or visit family-friendly attractions such as the American Museum of Natural History.

New York city’s five boroughs are home to some of the most recognized and cherished landmarks in the world. New York has 51 buildings over 200m high – more than any other city in the world.

Diverse Midtown ranges from peaceful sculpture gardens at the United Nations headquarters, to the dazzling lights of Times Square and the Theatre District, to the city's most famous skyscrapers.












A visit to Carnegie Hall is a must before taking flights to Abu Dhabi from New York. It was built in 1891 and remains one of New York's most prestigious venues for top international orchestras and musicians, as well as pop, folk and jazz concerts.

The Upper East Side borders Central Park and contains several major art museums – the Guggenheim, Frick Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Whitney Museum of American Art. Take a scenic harbour cruise, stroll in Central Park, browse the museums or see the view from a skyscraper observatory.

New York offers nightly entertainment from contemporary live music to Broadway theatre to performances of classical music, opera and dance. Radio City Music Hall stages concerts, comedy, family entertainment and music and dance extravaganzas in a landmark Art Deco theatre.

You’ll never be bored in the city that never sleeps, as there's something spectacular happening every day and night in New York.

Abu Dhabi Airport

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

Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

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 New York 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.

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

Flights to Abu Dhabi from New York leave from New York Airport, the busiest passenger airport in the US and 12th busiest in the world. In 2009, New York’s airport handled 46 million passengers. It is located about 19km from Lower Manhattan in Queens County, on Long Island, in southeastern New York City.

The airport was first known as Idlewild airport in 1943 when construction work first began, and it was renamed in 1963 after assassinated US President John F. Kennedy.

Over 90 airlines, including Etihad, operate out of New York airport. Etihad has daily flights to Abu Dhabi from New York airport. Diamond First Class and Pearl Business passengers can make use of the facilities in the Lounge at Terminal 4.

• Airport Code - JFK
• Airport Name - John F Kennedy International
• City - New York
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -5
• Telephone +1 718 244 4444