Tehran to Abu Dhabi flights
Abu Dhabi lies 1,282 km (797 mi) south of Tehran, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tehran | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 7.2 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | AUH, 26 km out |
Clocks in Abu Dhabi are 30 min ahead of Tehran right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 2 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abu Dhabi
Crossing from Iran into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 92 km (57 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Staying in Abu Dhabi
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi. Of the 116 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (48), and 30 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 168,123 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Tehran?
1,282 km (797 mi) in a straight line, south of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Abu Dhabi by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Abu Dhabi flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Zayed International Airport (AUH); Abu Dhabi also has DWC.
What currency do I need in Abu Dhabi?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Abu Dhabi?
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.