Statistics on Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Edinburgh airport is $ 448 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 354 (in january) and $ 609 (in august), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 161 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $331 to $386 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 354, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 448). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 609).
Flight Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 268 | $ 354 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 300 | $ 401 | good price |
| March | $ 312 | $ 385 | good price |
| April | $ 387 | $ 475 | fair price |
| May | $ 300 | $ 424 | good price |
| June | $ 324 | $ 414 | good price |
| July | $ 410 | $ 551 | high price |
| August | $ 468 | $ 609 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 336 | $ 462 | fair price |
| October | $ 348 | $ 443 | fair price |
| November | $ 295 | $ 398 | good price |
| December | $ 348 | $ 463 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi range from $165 to $771. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $166 to $221), 1% at the maximum price (from $716 to $771). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $331 to $386 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Abu Dhabi flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Abu Dhabi airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Jet2, Lufthansa and Diamond Sakha Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Abu Dhabi route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $14.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 07-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 318 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 10-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 299 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 315 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 18-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 331 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 01-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 332 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 293 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 06-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 326 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 08-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 328 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Abu Dhabi | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 316 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 349 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (245 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 283 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 289), 3 to 4 months ($ 324) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 309 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 333), 3 to 4 months ($ 329) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 340), 3 to 4 months ($ 333) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 465), 2 to 3 months ($ 413), 3 to 4 months ($ 437) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 299 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 358), 2 to 3 months ($ 393) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 321 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 410), 2 to 3 months ($ 364), 3 to 4 months ($ 397) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 448 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 535), 3 to 4 months ($ 480), 4 to 5 months ($ 541), 7 to 8 months ($ 550), 8 to 9 months ($ 548) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 453 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 563), 4 to 5 months ($ 599), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 600), 7 to 8 months ($ 568) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 343 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 382), 3 to 4 months ($ 401), 4 to 5 months ($ 462), 8 to 9 months ($ 446) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 356 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 411), 2 to 3 months ($ 371), 3 to 4 months ($ 410) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 273 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 325), 2 to 3 months ($ 284), 3 to 4 months ($ 391) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 346 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 402), 2 to 3 months ($ 402) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Edinburgh to Abu Dhabi: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 585 $366 to $2663 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 338 $298 to $383 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 342 $282 to $413 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 416 $379 to $590 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 511 $410 to $570 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 634 $334 to $2412 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 467 $354 to $2391 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 377 $345 to $587 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 477 $350 to $651 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 396 $367 to $437 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 455 $377 to $522 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 555 $555 to $555 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and november are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!