Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Larnaca.
Leave enough time to make your LCA to AUH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other great corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Wizz Air.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LCA to AUH flights is Wizz Air.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCA and AUH:
Hamad International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
80% of flights leaving Larnaca Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LCA.
To reach Larnaca Airport from central Larnaca, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LCA:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
If you're arriving on a late Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zayed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Zayed International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Abu Dhabi in May.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Larnaca Airport to Zayed International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCA to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another must-experience destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No journey is complete without visiting Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.