Zurich (ZRH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $36.70. Starlux (COSMILE) charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 2,969 miles (4,778 km) apart. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Istanbul, Istanbul and Kuwait and more.
How many miles ZRH to AUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $36.70–45 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $69.70–78 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $64.70–73 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $146.70–845 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $146.70–845 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 36,000 | $87.10–151.40 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 39,000 | $36.70–45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $81.50–439.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to AUH
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book ZRH to AUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
ZRH to AUH with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus the whole way



- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways, then Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 1 more

3LJ9 - Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air and SWISS, then Wizz AirFB


- Via Bucharest (OTP)SWISS, then Etihad Airways


- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress the whole way

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- Via Budapest (BUD)SWISS, then Wizz Air


- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress the whole way



- Via Larnaca (LCA)Edelweiss Air, Condor and 1 more, then Wizz Air

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- Via Beirut (BEY)SWISS, then Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines and 1 more


3L - Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa, SWISS and 1 more, then Etihad Airways




- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Etihad Airways


- Via Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SWISS, then Wizz Air Malta


- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and SWISS, then Etihad Airways



ZRH to AUH: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $36.70. Next cheapest: Starlux (COSMILE) (20,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000) and Etihad Guest (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to AUH?
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Zurich from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) are 2,969 miles (4,778 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to AUH award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Abu Dhabi?
The most direct connections are through Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (SAW), Kuwait (KWI), Sofia (SOF) and Bucharest (OTP). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.





