Cheap flights from London to Abu Dhabi from £81

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Abu Dhabi (average of £543). Flying from London to Abu Dhabi in August is currently the most expensive (average of £770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve Abu Dhabi from London?

  You can get flights to Abu Dhabi from London from one airport in the city directly, which is London Heathrow Airport, while there are also several airports that offer indirect routes. Heathrow is a great airport to depart from due to how easy it is to access from the city centre and the facilities it has on offer. You can reach the airport via the Piccadilly Line or Heathrow Express with ease. Alternatively, for those not flying directly, you can travel from Stansted Airport in the north of London, which can be reached via the Stansted Express, or Gatwick in the south of the city, which can be accessed by taking the Gatwick Express. These two airports tend to offer better value fares, as budget airlines operate from the airports. At Abu Dhabi, you can reach the city centre by taking the A1 Bus, which takes about 45min and costs around AED 9 ( (£1.80)

• Which airlines fly directly from London to Abu Dhabi?

  There’s only one airline that you can catch a flight from London to Abu Dhabi with, which is Etihad Airways. This journey tends to take about 7h to reach its destination. With several options throughout the week, it’s a great choice for when you want to travel quickly to Abu Dhabi. If you want to save money on the flight, or you need to travel at a time that isn’t catered for by direct flights, then there are indirect options too. The quickest of the indirect options tends to be with Swiss Air, stopping in Zurich and taking about 8h 30min, whilst the cheapest of the indirect options tends to be with Pegasus Airlines, leaving from Stansted and stopping in Istanbul. In general, taking a flight that has one or two transfers is cheaper than getting a direct flight, so it’s a good option for those travelling on a budget.

• What are the stopover options between London to Abu Dhabi?

  There are plenty of direct flights that you can take from Heathrow Airport with Etihad Airways, but there are lots of indirect flights too, which might be more convenient for you. Should you be travelling from the north, south or east of the city, indirect routes from Stansted, Gatwick and London City Airport all offer good alternatives, which might be more convenient as well as cheaper. One of the more common places to stop over at is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, which is where most of the cheaper indirect flights transfer through. The transfer time at this airport tends to be between 2-5h depending on which flight you get. Some of the quicker routes, such as those that have a stopover in Amsterdam, have a transfer time of about 1h 30min, whilst the longer transfer times at airports such as Manama Bahrain International can have stopovers that exceed 10h.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Abu Dhabi?

  You will not need a visa as a British citizen, however, you need to ensure your passport has at least six months remaining on it.

• What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from London?

  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London to Abu Dhabi. 17 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from London on a regular basis. Booking flights from London to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from London per day.

• Can I find flights from London to Abu Dhabi for under £200 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Abu Dhabi for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £167, but on average you can expect to pay £186.

• Are there nonstop flights from London to Abu Dhabi for under £400 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi under £400. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Abu Dhabi is less than £386.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London to Abu Dhabi for under £300?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Abu Dhabi within the next 7 days for less than £300.

• What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

  According to our current data, Wizz Air Malta (£179), offers the cheapest pricing from London to Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air Malta is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

• What are the most popular routes from London to Abu Dhabi?

  The most popular route from London to Abu Dhabi is London Heathrow - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or London Stansted - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Abu Dhabi?

  When booking a flight from London to Abu Dhabi, you may want to consider flying on Air France, ITA Airways or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

• What are the most reliable airlines from London to Abu Dhabi?

  No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to Abu Dhabi consider choosing American Airlines (91%), Aer Lingus (91%) or British Airways (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

  The cheapest flight price from London to Abu Dhabi is £253. On average you can expect to pay £1,998. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), can usually be booked for £299.

• What does LHR to AUH mean?

  Great question - LHR to AUH just means London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Abu Dhabi?

  Of the flights from London to Abu Dhabi that have stopovers, most of them stop in Manama. London to Abu Dhabi flights stop in Doha the next most.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Abu Dhabi flights?

  Flights departing from London and landing in Abu Dhabi stopover in Istanbul least frequently.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Abu Dhabi that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Abu Dhabi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from London to Abu Dhabi with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Abu Dhabi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on London to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Abu Dhabi that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from London to Abu Dhabi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Abu Dhabi flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the London to Abu Dhabi flight deals updated?

  The London to Abu Dhabi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/5.