Quick answer: Abu Dhabi to Mumbai averaged about AED 1,316 return over the past 12 months. January was the cheapest month (about AED 951) and May the most expensive (about AED 1,598). Direct flights take about 3h 15m with Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Air India Express and Air India. Dubai to Mumbai averaged about AED 1,274.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 1,316 |
| Typical one way | About AED 489 |
| Cheapest month | January, about AED 951 |
| Most expensive | May (about AED 1,598), December (about AED 1,524) |
| Direct flight time | About 3h 15m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Thursday |
| From Dubai instead | About AED 1,274 return |
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which is better for Mumbai?
The two airports are close: Dubai averaged about AED 1,274 return and Abu Dhabi about AED 1,316. The timing differs, though. From Abu Dhabi, January was the cheapest month, while from Dubai it was February, so check both if you travel early in the year. See our Dubai to Mumbai flight guide for Dubai fares by month.
Direct airlines from Zayed International
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | About 28 |
| IndiGo | About 17 |
| Air India Express | About 7 |
| Air India | Also direct |
All flights leave from Terminal A at Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International). Low cost fares on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express may not include checked bags, so compare the total price, not just the headline fare.
When to book
- Book about 20 weeks ahead, which saved around 26% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 1% above normal.
- Thursday departures were the cheapest on average, and Friday the most expensive.
- Avoid May and December if your dates are flexible.
Cheap one way seats
Recent direct one way fares started from about AED 419 on Air India and AED 492 on IndiGo. Etihad fares are higher but include checked baggage, so compare the total before you choose.
Getting to Zayed International from Dubai
If you live in Dubai, the RTA E102 bus runs from Al Jafiliya bus station, near Max metro station, to Zayed International Terminal A. The fare is AED 25 on a Nol card and the trip takes about 2 hours with traffic. Top up your Nol card in Dubai, as there are no Nol top up machines at the airport. A taxi or car takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from central Dubai.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 1,316, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 330. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD; we only need your phone number to send the link. Get an Abu Dhabi to Mumbai quote. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Fares are averages from KAYAK route data for the past 12 months, checked in November 2026. Prices change daily. More Abu Dhabi routes: Delhi, Kochi, Manila, Cairo, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Calicut, Islamabad, Karachi, London. All India routes: UAE to India flights by city.
Abu Dhabi to Mumbai FAQs
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai?
About 3 hours 15 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai?
Etihad Airways (about 28 flights a week), IndiGo (about 17), Air India Express (about 7) and Air India.
What is the cheapest month to fly Abu Dhabi to Mumbai?
January, at about AED 951 return. May and December cost the most.
Is Abu Dhabi or Dubai cheaper for Mumbai?
They are close: about AED 1,316 return from Abu Dhabi and about AED 1,274 from Dubai on average.
Can I pay for an Abu Dhabi to Mumbai ticket monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number to send the link.
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