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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,609. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sydney.$1,609 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,609, select.

Sydney.$1,797 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,797, select.

Sydney.$1,808 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,808, select.

Sydney.$1,840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,840, select.

Sydney.$1,902 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,902, select.

Sydney.$1,909 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,909, select.

Sydney.$1,942 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,942, select.

Sydney.$1,995 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,995, select.

Sydney.$2,051 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,051, select.

Sydney.$2,068 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,068, select.

Sydney.$2,069 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Sydney on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,069, select.

Sydney.$2,080 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,080, select.

Sydney.$2,099 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,099, select.

Sydney.$2,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air India and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Sydney on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,126, select.

Sydney.$2,298 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Sydney on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,298, select.

Sydney.$2,300 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Sydney on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,300, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Sydney

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Abu Dhabi to Sydney: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,609
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	13 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airline	Gulf Air
Average flights per week	121

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zayed International to Sydney?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Sydney is $1,609. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zayed International to Sydney?

13 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Sydney.

Which airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Sydney?

Gulf Air, EgyptAir and Etihad Airways fly direct from Zayed International to Sydney.

How many flights are there a week from Zayed International to Sydney?

As of July 2026, there are 121 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Sydney.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zayed International to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Sydney is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport on Monday, 3 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 46 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sydney?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Sydney?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zayed International Airport to Sydney with?

Currently, IndiGo and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know

Around 13 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney seven hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
You can choose from ten weekly Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AUH to SYD flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Etihad Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating AUH to SYD flights is Etihad Airways. Its services arrive without delay 79.07% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AUH and SYD include:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

75% of flights that leave from Zayed International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)

If you have a late Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SYD:
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To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sydney Airport about two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

Sydney Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)

July is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sydney in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.

Explore more of Australia

Sydney is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.