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Flights Rome → Abu Dhabi

FCO → AUH

17.8
Average risk (Medium)
2
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~4,338 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Rome (FCO) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by ITA Airways, Etihad Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.8/100 (medium), 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

Time difference
2h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
21:51
Elevation AUH
88 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330
Est. CO₂/passenger
~390 kg

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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 FCO-AUH

Frequently asked questions about FCO-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 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.