Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Manchester airport is $ 648 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 492 (in january) and $ 859 (in august), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 212 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $270 to $324 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday 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 Manchester-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60003 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Manchester 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 ($ 492, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 648). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 859).

Flight Manchester-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 301 $ 492 very good price
February$ 368 $ 592 good price
March$ 385 $ 550 good price
April$ 578 $ 781 high price
May$ 502 $ 625 fair price
June$ 589 $ 673 fair price
July$ 565 $ 817 high price
August$ 604 $ 859 very high price
September$ 368 $ 568 good price
October$ 354 $ 646 fair price
November$ 293 $ 509 good price
December$ 390 $ 664 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 Manchester to Abu Dhabi

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi range from $162 to $1132. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $216), 2% at the maximum price (from $1078 to $1132). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $701 to $755 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Abu Dhabi flight

There are 7 companies that serve Manchester from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Jet2 and Lufthansa.

Data analysis:

Of the 60003 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Manchester->Abu Dhabi route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Manchester-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 586 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Abu Dhabi flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $52. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to Manchester departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $72. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $89.


Top prices Manchester-Abu Dhabi

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Abu Dhabi27-05 to 31-05-2024$ 402 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi11-06 to 23-06-2024$ 345 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi13-06 to 17-06-2024$ 307 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi08-07 to 15-07-2024$ 351 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi15-09 to 29-09-2024$ 366 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi06-01 to 13-01-2025$ 314 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi16-01 to 23-01-2025$ 392 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 352 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi03-03 to 10-03-2025$ 396 
Manchester → Abu Dhabi18-03 to 26-03-2025$ 384 


When to book your flight Manchester - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Manchester-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 445 $, which is a saving of 203 $ 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 (319 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 351 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 402), 2 to 3 months ($ 399), 4 to 5 months ($ 417), 5 to 6 months ($ 449)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 399 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 479), 4 to 5 months ($ 455), 5 to 6 months ($ 474), 6 to 7 months ($ 482)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 454 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 492), 5 to 6 months ($ 492), 6 to 7 months ($ 498), 7 to 8 months ($ 543)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 648 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 774), 5 to 6 months ($ 658), 6 to 7 months ($ 704)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 527 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 538), 8 to 9 months ($ 621), 10 to 11 months ($ 610)

June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 457 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 633), 9 to 10 months ($ 651)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 336 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 548), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 10 to 11 months ($ 714)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 350 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 715), 1 to 2 months ($ 398), 11 to 12 months ($ 772)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 255 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 522), 1 to 2 months ($ 309), 2 to 3 months ($ 256)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 257 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 304), 2 to 3 months ($ 265), 4 to 5 months ($ 315)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 262 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 495), 2 to 3 months ($ 281), 3 to 4 months ($ 314), 4 to 5 months ($ 347), 5 to 6 months ($ 386)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 427 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 522), 1 to 2 months ($ 504), 2 to 3 months ($ 432), 4 to 5 months ($ 572), 5 to 6 months ($ 616), 6 to 7 months ($ 662)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $17 more.



Manchester 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
May 2024$ 752
$325 to $992
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June 2024$ 651
$286 to $814
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July 2024$ 807
$312 to $1084
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August 2024$ 948
$442 to $1600
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September 2024$ 680
$326 to $921
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October 2024$ 825
$408 to $1147
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November 2024$ 805
$336 to $1455
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December 2024$ 1239
$304 to $2183
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January 2025$ 949
$300 to $1795
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February 2025$ 982
$387 to $1283
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March 2025$ 789
$350 to $1038
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April 2025$ 1190
$713 to $1412
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june and july are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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