Flights Rome → Abu Dhabi
FCO → AUH
How long is the flight from Rome to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 5h 51m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to Abu Dhabi. The destination city's airport serves over 22 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Rome (FCO) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by ITA Airways, Etihad Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Abu Dhabi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) heads east for about 4,338 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Abu Dhabi 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) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-AUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-AUH
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 5h 51m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 Abu Dhabi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Rome-Abu Dhabi route is about 4,338 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.
