Flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi

Arriving in Abu Dhabi

Book your flights to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and discover an ancient land that leads the way to the future while preserving proud traditions. With amazing shopping, ancient treasures, and exciting theme parks, there is something for everyone.

Plan Your Abu Dhabi Holiday

Travel to Abu Dhabi and witness a breathtaking city characterised by futuristic skyscrapers, historic palaces and captivating mosques. With tickets to Abu Dhabi you can appreciate the noble past at sites such as the palace of Qasr Al-Hosn and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. After satisfying your cultural and historical interests, you can enjoy the many enticing and fascinating attractions. Go shopping at the Abu Dhabi Mall and the Fotouh Al Khair Centre, brave the fastest rollercoaster in the world, venture through the desert on a camel, surf the 3-metre-high waves in the Wadi Adventure water park, and relax on the beaches of Saadiyat and Corniche.

With flights to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways, it has never been easier to experience this jewel of The Middle East. If you travel in low season, from May to September, you will find cheap hotels in Abu Dhabi and enjoy some of the world’s most luxurious tourist resorts.

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 45 minutes

If you are travelling to Dubai from Abu Dhabi, getting there is quick and simple with our complimentary coach service available to all Etihad Airways guests. If you are flying First Class or Business Class, you can either use our luxury Etihad Express coaches or book a chauffeur to take you to Dubai, absolutely free.

Flying from Des Moines

Book your flights from Des Moines to hundreds of international destinations with Etihad Airways and experience superior customer service throughout your entire trip.

Major Airports in Des Moines

In Des Moines, international flights depart from Des Moines Airport (DSM), located approximately three miles from the business district and has flights leaving twenty four hours a day, all throughout the year. Travellers have access to several dining and shopping options within the airport’s concourses, which provide last minute souvenirs, cold drinks, deli sandwiches, magazines and books.

Airport Transportation in Des Moines

Travellers can get a public bus to Des Moines Airport, available from stops throughout the city. For public bus service, check the route schedule as posted by the Des Moines Area Transit Authority (DART). If you are staying at a hotel during your stay in Des Moines, enquire as to whether a complementary shuttle bus is provided for transportation to the airport. A taxi to Des Moines Airport can be obtained throughout the city’s metropolitan areas or from your hotel’s concierge. At present, there is no train to Des Moines airport, but the availability of public and private transportation more than makes up for this.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.