AED 709 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:45 and lands at 10:40
• Latest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 22:05.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

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.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 55m, 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport range from AED 2,424 to AED 3,792, with an average of AED 3,016 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,424 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the AED 3,016 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,369 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with AED 3,493 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 101–AED 306 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.

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%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,108, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 143 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Rentacar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,769 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 3,371, a difference of AED 602.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 48m, compared to 10h 55m via Istanbul (IST) and 11h 22m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours behind Abu Dhabi (British Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Marble Arch, and British Museum. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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