AED 837 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow Airport.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,225 return via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared with AED 3,344 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 82–AED 343 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 5% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,736 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 3,287, a difference of AED 551. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Hyde Park, and Central London. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:20 and lands at 10:05
• Latest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 21:55.

The flight takes about 7h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of AED 2,945. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 45m, covering 8,871 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,246, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 42m, compared to 10h 31m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 45m via Istanbul (IST).

London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi (British Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport range from AED 2,415 to AED 3,650, with an average of AED 2,945 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,415 counts as a good deal.