Quick answer: Abu Dhabi to Bangalore averaged about AED 1,467 return over the past 12 months. February was the cheapest month (about AED 841) and May the most expensive (about AED 1,961). Direct flights take about 3h 55m with Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Akasa Air. Dubai to Bangalore averaged about AED 1,539.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 1,467 |
| Typical one way | About AED 504 to 939 |
| Cheapest month | February, about AED 841 |
| Most expensive | May (about AED 1,961), July (about AED 1,774) |
| Direct flight time | About 3h 55m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Thursday |
| From Dubai instead | About AED 1,539 return |
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which is better for Bangalore?
Abu Dhabi averaged a little less, about AED 1,467 return against AED 1,539 from Dubai, but the real gap is in the cheap season: about AED 841 in February from Abu Dhabi, against about AED 1,326 from Dubai. See our Dubai to Bangalore flight guide for Dubai fares by month.
Direct airlines from Zayed International
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | About 17 |
| IndiGo | About 7 |
| Akasa Air | About 6 |
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 18 weeks ahead, which saved around 21% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 3% above normal.
- Thursday departures were the cheapest on average, and Wednesday the most expensive.
- Avoid May and July if your dates are flexible.
February is the sweet spot
If your dates are flexible, February from Abu Dhabi was the cheapest way to Bangalore from the UAE in our data. May is the month to avoid.
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 1,467, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 370. 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 Bangalore 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, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, Calicut, Islamabad, Karachi, London. All India routes: UAE to India flights by city.
Abu Dhabi to Bangalore FAQs
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore?
About 3 hours 55 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore?
Etihad Airways (about 17 flights a week), IndiGo (about 7) and Akasa Air (about 6).
What is the cheapest month to fly Abu Dhabi to Bangalore?
February, at about AED 841 return. May and July cost the most.
Is Abu Dhabi cheaper than Dubai for Bangalore?
Slightly on average, and much cheaper in February: about AED 841 return from Abu Dhabi against about AED 1,326 from Dubai.
Can I pay for an Abu Dhabi to Bangalore 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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