Delhi to Abu Dhabi at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to Abu Dhabi in the last two weeks is ₹16,292 (one-way) for Tue 6 Oct, about the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, October is the cheapest and March the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 3h 35m on Etihad and IndiGo.
Abu Dhabi has its best weather from November to March.
Nonstop: Etihad, IndiGoCommon stops: Ahmedabad, Manama, LucknowCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Gulf Air, Etihad, Jazeera
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Abu Dhabi's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹16,292 one-way · Tue 6 Oct | 36° / 25°dry, 1 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹21,596 one-way · Thu 19 Nov | 31° / 21°dry, 1 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | ₹19,420 one-way · Fri 11 Dec | 27° / 17°dry, 6 mm | Peak | UAE National DayAbu Dhabi Grand PrixChristmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹16,292 one-way · Sun 24 Jan | 24° / 15°dry, 16 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹25,395 one-way · Mon 15 Feb | 26° / 16°dry, 8 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹33,222 one-way · Tue 9 Mar | 30° / 19°dry, 14 mm | Peak | RamadanEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 35° / 22°dry, 10 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 39° / 26°dry, 2 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 42° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 43° / 31°dry, 1 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above. Hotel prices drop and Yas Island's indoor theme parks are the draw. |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 43° / 31°dry, 1 mm | Off-season | Gulf back-to-school rush |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 41° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above. Hotel prices drop and Yas Island's indoor theme parks are the draw. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Abu Dhabi, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 2–3 DecUAE National DayEid Al Etihad: fireworks, parades and a long weekend for residents; beaches and hotels are busier.
- 4–6 DecAbu Dhabi Grand PrixFormula 1's season finale at Yas Marina: Abu Dhabi hotel prices peak that weekend.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 10 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrFamilies travel between India and the Gulf around Eid (expected 10 Mar), so Gulf fares rise.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Abu Dhabi?
Of the months our scanner has priced, October 2026 is the cheapest: ₹16,292 (one-way) for Tue 6 Oct. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Abu Dhabi?
Nonstop flights take about 3h 35m. Airlines flying nonstop include Etihad and IndiGo.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Abu Dhabi?
Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Gulf Air, Etihad and Jazeera.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
The best weather in Abu Dhabi is from November to March. Winter: sunny and 24-30°C, the best time for the Corniche, Saadiyat beaches and desert trips. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to March. The quietest months are May to September.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.