Al Ain International Airport
Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesAAN / OMAL
Regional airport · 4 direct destinations · 1 runway · longest runway 13,123 ft
86 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Al Ain → Abu Dhabi
AAN
Al AinAl Ain International Airport
Al AinAl Ain International AirportAUHAbu DhabiZayed International Airport
Abu DhabiZayed International Airport- Distance
- 62 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~35m
Same local time in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Daily at most
On average around 1 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 1
- flights per day
- 1
- busiest month · Oct
- 18 min
- measured flight time
- 10 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 1Jan2026
- 1Feb
- –Mar
- 1Apr
- –May
- 1Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 1Sep
- 1Oct2025
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
In January 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026 we saw less traffic at Al Ain in general than usual; compare that month with care.
Airlines
Who flies it
Abu Dhabi Amiri Flightwinter
Pecotox Airwinter
Royal Jetwinter
Aviacon Zitotransautumn
Etihad Airwaysautumn
Abu Dhabi Aviationnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Al Ain. Most departures between 10:00 and 13:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 0.2Mon
- 0.2Tue
- 0.2Wed
- 0.2Thu
- 0.3Fri
- 0.1Sat
- 0.2Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Boeing 787-9B78917%
- Boeing 737-700B73713%
- Boeing 747-400B74413%
- Iljoesjin Il-76IL7612%
- Boeing 777-200B7727%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 8 |
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| February 2026 | 1 | 8 |
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| March 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| April 2026 | 1 | 10 |
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| May 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| June 2026 | 1 | 5 |
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| July 2026 | 1 | 4 |
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| August 2026 | 1 | 10 |
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| September 2026 | 1 | 4 |
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| October 2025 | 1 | 10 |
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| November 2025 | 1 | 10 |
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| December 2025 | 1 | 6 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on AAN-AUH - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Domestic route: both airports are in the same country.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Al Ain: 4.
- Direct destinations observed from Abu Dhabi: 92.
The airports on this route
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAUH / OMAA
International hub · 92 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 13,471 ft
90 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
AAN DWCAl Maktoum International AirportJebel Ali is about 45 mi from Abu Dhabi.View route →DWC AUHAl Maktoum International AirportJebel Ali is about 52 mi from Al Ain.View route →DXB AUHDubai International AirportDubai is about 70 mi from Al Ain.View route →AAN DXBDubai International AirportDubai is about 72 mi from Abu Dhabi.View route →
About the route from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi
The observed direct connection between Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) covers approximately 62 mi. The estimated flight time is around 35m. Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Aviacon Zitotrans, Etihad Airways, Pecotox Air and Royal Jet have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Al Ain from Abu Dhabi by air?
- The great-circle distance between Al Ain International Airport and Zayed International Airport is approximately 62 mi.
- How long is the flight from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 35m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?
- Yes, a direct connection between AAN and AUH has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Aviacon Zitotrans, Etihad Airways, Pecotox Air and Royal Jet.
- How often is there a flight from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi?
- On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 75 observed flights. Mainly Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Pecotox Air, Royal Jet. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi?
- Same local time in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.