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What to know about flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between London and Abu Dhabi is approximately 5,472.43km. The average flight time between London and Abu Dhabi is 6 hours 37 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£88
Wizz Air Wizz Air LON-AUH 21h 55m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 4
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Cheapest return
£226
Ryanair Ryanair LON-AUH 11h 30m · 2 stops Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,472.43km
Flight distance
6h 37m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from London to Abu Dhabi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £88 and round-trip from £226. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 19:20
        6h 50m
        Direct
        AUH 06:10
        London - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Nov 26 | Etihad Airways
        AUH 02:45
        7h 55m
        Direct
        LHR 06:40
        Abu Dhabi - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Etihad Airways
        £520 £713
        27% off
        27% off
        £713 £520
      • LHR 14:45
        7h
        Direct
        AUH 00:45
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Oct 13 | Etihad Airways
        AUH 08:10
        7h 35m
        Direct
        LHR 12:45
        Abu Dhabi - London | Mon, Oct 19 | Etihad Airways
        £520 £713
        27% off
        27% off
        £713 £520
      • STN 06:25
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Nov 29 | Ryanair
        AUH 03:25
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        STN 09:50
        Abu Dhabi - London | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
        £226 £713
        68% off
        68% off
        £713 £226
      • STN 10:55
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:20
        London - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        AUH 03:25
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        STN 12:10
        Abu Dhabi - London | Wed, Nov 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        £229
        68% off
        £713 £229
      • STN 06:00
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        AUH 20:45
        London - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Nov 5 | Ryanair
        AUH 03:25
        10h 25m
        1 stop
        STN 09:50
        Abu Dhabi - London | Wed, Nov 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        £236
        67% off
        £713 £236
      • STN 06:25
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Nov 22 | Ryanair
        AUH 06:35
        11h
        1 stop
        STN 13:35
        Abu Dhabi - London | Thu, Nov 26 | Royal Jordanian
        £237
        67% off
        £713 £237
      • LGW 05:35
        19h
        1 stop
        AUH 03:35
        London - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Oct 14 | Wizz Air UK
        AUH 05:05
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        LGW 14:15
        Abu Dhabi - London | Tue, Oct 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        £238
        67% off
        £713 £238
      • STN 10:55
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Nov 12 | Pegasus Airlines
        AUH 06:35
        11h
        1 stop
        STN 13:35
        Abu Dhabi - London | Mon, Nov 16 | Royal Jordanian
        £239
        66% off
        £713 £239
      • LTN 07:05
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 03:35
        London - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Oct 21 | Wizz Air UK
        AUH 03:45
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        STN 14:35
        Abu Dhabi - London | Mon, Oct 26 | Pegasus Airlines
        £241
        66% off
        £713 £241
      • STN 11:50
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        AUH 03:35
        London - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Oct 14 | AJet
        AUH 05:05
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        LGW 14:15
        Abu Dhabi - London | Tue, Oct 20 | Pegasus Airlines
        £244
        66% off
        £713 £244
      • STN 06:00
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sat, Nov 28 | Ryanair
        AUH 06:35
        11h
        1 stop
        STN 13:35
        Abu Dhabi - London | Sat, Dec 5 | Royal Jordanian
        £249
        65% off
        £713 £249
      • STN 10:55
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Mon, Dec 7 | Pegasus Airlines
        AUH 03:55
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        STN 11:50
        Abu Dhabi - London | Fri, Dec 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        £250
        65% off
        £713 £250
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH 14:00
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
        AUH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Abu Dhabi - London | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 13:55
        7h
        Direct
        AUH 00:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Mon, Dec 7 | Etihad Airways
        £483 £677
        28% off
        28% off
        £677 £483
      • LHR 19:20
        6h 50m
        Direct
        AUH 06:10
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Dec 8 | Etihad Airways
        £494 £677
        27% off
        27% off
        £677 £494
      • LTN 20:00
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Nov 4 | Wizz Air
        £88 £677
        87% off
        87% off
        £677 £88
      • LTN 22:05
        19h 45m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Fri, Dec 4 | Wizz Air
        £92
        86% off
        £677 £92
      • LTN 15:40
        26h 15m
        1 stop
        AUH 21:55
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air
        £102
        85% off
        £677 £102
      • LGW 15:20
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        AUH 20:15
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Oct 27 | easyJet
        £110
        84% off
        £677 £110
      • LGW 08:25
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        AUH 20:15
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Oct 27 | Wizz Air
        £112
        83% off
        £677 £112
      • LTN 06:50
        16h
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air UK
        £126
        81% off
        £677 £126
      • STN 15:40
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Fri, Oct 30 | AJet
        £138
        80% off
        £677 £138
      • LTN 06:00
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Nov 24 | easyJet
        £157
        77% off
        £677 £157
      • STN 15:40
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:50
        London - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Oct 29 | AJet
        £157
        77% off
        £677 £157
      • STN 09:30
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        AUH 02:40
        London - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Nov 8 | Pegasus Airlines
        £160
        76% off
        £677 £160
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH 14:00
        London - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from London to Abu Dhabi operate an average of 24 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 4.5% on-time departure rate and a 89.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for London to Abu Dhabi flights?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways, Pegasus Airlines, and Gulf Air, among 14 carriers on this route. Wizz Air offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
AJet logo AJet
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
Ryanair logo Ryanair
easyJet logo easyJet
Saudia logo Saudia
Wizz Air logo Wizz Air
Sunexpress logo Sunexpress
Royal Jordanian logo Royal Jordanian
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Abu Dhabi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on London to Abu Dhabi Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

Average price of one-way tickets from London to Abu Dhabi booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from London to Abu Dhabi, fares are lowest in September (£376) and highest in February (£612).

£612
£494
£376
£258
    Cheapest
  • £505
    Oct
  • £416
    Nov
  • £506
    Dec
  • £410
    Jan
  • £612
    Feb
  • £403
    Mar
  • £439
    Apr
  • £483
    May
  • £419
    Jun
  • £480
    Jul
  • £447
    Aug
  • £376
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

Average price of return tickets from London to Abu Dhabi booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from London to Abu Dhabi, fares are lowest in January (£487) and highest in December (£779).

£779
£633
£487
£341
    Cheapest
  • £644
    Oct
  • £543
    Nov
  • £779
    Dec
  • £487
    Jan
  • £558
    Feb
  • £514
    Mar
  • £630
    Apr
  • £558
    May
  • £601
    Jun
  • £641
    Jul
  • £712
    Aug
  • £623
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £88 (for example, LTN–AUH on Wed, Nov 4). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Ryanair offers fares from £226, departing on Sun, Nov 29 and returning on Thu, Dec 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways Pegasus Airlines AJet Ryanair Sunexpress Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from London (LON) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes an average of 6 hours 37 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 26 direct flights operate each week between London and Abu Dhabi. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – EY062 (departure at 09:53)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from London to Abu Dhabi on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Nov 4, with one-way fares from just £88.
    · Compare airlines. Etihad Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Abu Dhabi.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from London to Abu Dhabi is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Abu Dhabi on October 20, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at £170.
  • Flights to Abu Dhabi can arrive at: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) and Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ). The most common route connects Heathrow Airport and Zayed International Airport (LHR–AUH).
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and London is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from London to Abu Dhabi is £438. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from London to Abu Dhabi is £638. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter London and Abu Dhabi, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Pegasus Airlines, AJet and Ryanairare the most popular budget airlines flying from London to Abu Dhabi. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from London to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is full of historical and cultural experiences, spectacular buildings, incredible attractions and great shopping. Abu Dhabi is a mix of modern and cosmopolitan and Arabic culture, endless desert, gourmet restaurants and plenty of luxurious resorts, but it is often overlooked as a travel destination due to its glamorous neighbour, Dubai.

Tip: If you want to indulge in a shopping spree, make sure that you purchase gold from renowned shops. An added plus while shopping here is that bargaining is an accepted practice.

Getting There 

Abu Dhabi can be reached via Abu Dhabi International Airport from London’s Heathrow Aiport. There are direct flights to Abu Dhabi which are offered by Etihad Airways, British Airways and Qatar Airlines. British Airways provides London to Abu Dhabi flights per week and is the most frequent.  Other airlines like Air France, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Swiss Airlines and Turkish Airlines provide connecting flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

Tip: Taxis are the best and most comfortable option of transport from the airport.

Things to Do in Abu Dhabi 

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a celebration of Islamic Architecture and to all the great Islamic empires of the past from Fatimid Egypt to South Asia’s Mughal dynasty. The mosque was built in honour of the UAE’s founder Sheik Zayed bin Sultan. It is one of the biggest and most beautiful mosques in the world and houses the world’s largest hand-knit carpet. The mosque’s walls are made of pure marble and decorated with colourful stones, gold and crystals.

The Emirates Palace is dripping in gold and boasts stunning Islamic architecture and intricate décor and also has a marina and a private beach. It is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and is a must-visit for everyone. Visitors can enjoy a 24 karat gold-flaked cappuccino, a gold crusted ice cream or a gold facial.

The Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi is designed by French Architect Jean Nouvel. It is a must-visit for all due to its breath-taking architecture. This museum gives an insight into the local sights and Emirati heritage and culture.

Abu Dhabi has plenty of beaches on Saadiyat Island, Al Bateen, the Corniche and the brand-new beach on Hudayriat Island. Abu Dhabi’s Mangrove National Park is home to flamingos, herons and crabs. You can explore the vast forest by kayak.

The observation deck at 300 Jumeirah at Etihad Towers offers picturesque views of the city.

Thrill-seekers can make their way to Ferrari World to ride on the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster which reaches 240 km/hr in just 5 seconds, beating Kingda Ka at Six Flags. Ferrari World is inspired by everyone’s favourite Italian car brand.

Shopping is one of the main activities in UAE, which is home to the best malls in the world, like, Yas Mall, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall and Al Wahda Mall. Souk Central Market resembles a traditional Arabian Market and is a great place to shop for souvenirs.

Tip: For a great day and night picnic outing filled with adventure, Rub Al Khali, the largest uninterrupted sand mass in the world is a short drive from Abu Dhabi. It is also known as the Empty Quarter. The huge sand dunes provide for many activities like dune bashing, sand surfing, camel riding and camping.

Top Areas to Stay in 

Corniche is a seaside promenade filled with the city’s best hotels and offers vast views of the Persian Gulf and the city’s skyline. Yas Island also has great 5 star hotels with private beaches. For budget hotels, you can look for accommodation in the city centre.

Tip: If you're planning to walk around in the city, it is good to carry photocopies of your documents as police raids are often conducted near the major tourist spots and shopping centres.

Customise your search for cheap flights from London on Trip.com. If you’d like to travel on a budget, combine your London-Abu Dhabi flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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