Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 13 hours 30 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is nine hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights. The 12:40 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 13:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to AUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Etihad Airways.
The most punctual carrier that operates ORD to AUH flights is Etihad Airways. Its services arrive as planned 70.0% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and AUH include:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
At the moment, $639 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,243. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ORD to AUH, reserve your journey nine months before your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to AUH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Grab an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car and discover Abu Dhabi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserve your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to central Abu Dhabi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Abu Dhabi. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you want to explore Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to AUH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are key highlights.
