What should international travelers know about flying to Abu Dhabi (check-in times, required documents, flight occupancy)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Aeroflot flights to Abu Dhabi tend to run on time and are often fully booked; immigration may occasionally ask for a child's birth certificate, and check-in for early-morning flights typically opens a couple of hours before departure.
What the community said
Before departure, travelers mainly worry about a smooth outbound and return flight — everything else is considered secondary.
18 days ago
An Aeroflot flight to Abu Dhabi arrived exactly on schedule, with no delays.
27 days ago Aeroflot, on-time flight
At boarding/immigration, staff asked for the child's birth certificate for the first time in years of travel — it hadn't been requested before, so it's worth carrying it just in case.
27 days ago child's birth certificate
The plane was completely full with no empty seats, so it's best to book Abu Dhabi flights well in advance.
27 days ago fully booked flight
Wi-Fi at the hotel and around the city is fast and available almost everywhere, with no connectivity issues.
27 days ago fast city-wide Wi-Fi
If check-in for the next flight opens around 9 am, there's no need to rush — most attractions and activities aren't open that early, so an early-morning city drive-by is about the only option.
28 days ago check-in ~9 am, little open in early morning