Paris to Abu Dhabi Award Flights
Paris, France to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Europe to Middle East award route served by 6 of the airlines AwardLocker tracks. Middle East carriers (Qatar, Etihad, Emirates) typically offer the best premium hard product on these routes — book via partner programs for huge savings.
Airlines on CDG → AUH
American Airlines
American AAdvantage · Flagship Business · Flagship First
American Airlines sweet spots →Sweet spots for Paris → Abu Dhabi
The best redemption for this Europe to Middle East route depends on which programs your points live in. Here are the most efficient uses of points across the airlines that fly it:
- Aeromexico Rewards: Delta One awards at reduced SkyTeam partner rates
- American AAdvantage: Qatar Qsuite to the Middle East and onward to Africa/Asia
- Delta SkyMiles: Delta One to Europe using Virgin Atlantic or Air France miles
- JetBlue TrueBlue: JetBlue Mint from the East Coast to LA or SFO for ~40K points
How to book Paris (CDG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points
- Search live availability on AwardLocker for CDG → AUH.
- Identify which program prices the segment lowest in your preferred cabin.
- Transfer credit card points (Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt, Citi) to that program if you don't already have a balance.
- Book directly on the airline's site — AwardLocker links you straight to the booking page.
- Set a saved-search alert to be notified when better space opens.
Programs that book CDG → AUH
Cabin options on this route
- Economy
- Premier One (business)
- Flagship Business (business)
- Flagship First (first)
- Delta One (business)
- Mint (business)
- Business (business)
- First (first)
- Upper Class (business)
More from Paris (CDG)
Frequently asked questions
How many miles is a flight from Paris to Abu Dhabi in business class?
Business class award pricing on CDG → AUH varies by program. Saver awards typically range from 45,000 to 95,000 points one-way depending on whether you book via a fixed chart (Alaska, Turkish, Avios) or a dynamic program (SkyMiles, MileagePlus).
Which credit card points transfer to airlines flying CDG → AUH?
Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Citi ThankYou all transfer to at least one airline operating this route. AwardLocker shows the cheapest option per cabin in real time.
When should I book a Paris to Abu Dhabi award flight?
Book as early as possible — most airlines release saver award space at schedule loading (~330 days before departure). A second wave often appears 2-4 weeks before departure. AwardLocker alerts notify you the moment new space opens.
Can I redeem points for first class from Paris to Abu Dhabi?
Yes — first class is published on this route via at least one carrier we track. Saver first availability is rare and typically opens far in advance or at the last minute.
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