Flights Abu Dhabi → Sydney
AUH → SYD
Route overview
The flight route connects Abu Dhabi to Sydney, operating with a mix of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A340-600 aircraft. Sydney Airport, the destination, serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Australia.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Abu Dhabi (AUH) → Sydney (SYD) route is operated by ITA Airways, Etihad Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sydney the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Sydney: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) heads south-east for about 12,062 km, a flight time of roughly 15h 30m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Sydney it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating AUH-SYD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AUH-SYD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, Etihad Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Sydney, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
