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Flights Brussels → Abu Dhabi

BRU → AUH

11.3
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from Brussels to Abu Dhabi, utilizing an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Abu Dhabi sees a high volume of passengers annually, with over 22,935,316 travelers passing through it each year.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~5,166 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Brussels (BRU) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by Air Baltic, Etihad Airways, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.

Heading to Abu Dhabi: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) heads east for about 5,166 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 53m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Abu Dhabi it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
2h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
22:53
Elevation AUH
88 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-200
Est. CO₂/passenger
~465 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 94% 9 min 0.9%
Air Baltic (BT) 75% 14 min 0.0%

Frequently asked questions about BRU-AUH

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 3 airlines: Air Baltic, Etihad Airways, Brussels Airlines.

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The Brussels-Abu Dhabi route is about 5,166 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.