AED 375 Find Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
AED 885
Overall average: AED 2,126
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1Sat 31/1
BHX - AUH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
AED 1,957
Typical prices: AED 2,115-AED 2,769
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/2Fri 6/2
LHR - AUH • Direct
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Most flights • 43 per week
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi

Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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19:25 - 20:10
BHX
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AUH
20h 45m2 stops
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20:45 - 00:50
AUH
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BHX
32h 05m2 stops
AED 885Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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07:55 - 20:10
BHX
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AUH
32h 15m2 stops
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20:50 - 14:00
AUH
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BHX
21h 10m1 stop
AED 1,032Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Gulf Air Logo
21:50 - 18:50
LHR
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AUH
17h 00m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
19:55 - 06:35
AUH
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LHR
14h 40m1 stop
AED 1,884Gulf Air
Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
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21:45 - 20:50
LTN
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AUH
19h 05m1 stop
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22:10 - 07:40
AUH
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LTN
13h 30m1 stop
AED 1,891Wizz Air
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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16:05 - 03:45
LHR
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AUH
31h 40m1 stop
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06:35 - 14:45
AUH
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LHR
12h 10m1 stop
AED 1,895Royal Jordanian
Sun, 22 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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10:15 - 01:20
LGW
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AUH
11h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:30 - 13:10
AUH
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LGW
14h 40m1 stop
AED 1,895Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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10:15 - 01:20
LGW
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AUH
11h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:20 - 09:20
AUH
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LGW
11h 00m1 stop
AED 1,902Turkish Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Gulf Air Logo
11:25 - 23:15
LGW
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AUH
8h 50m1 stop
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19:20 - 06:55
AUH
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LGW
14h 35m1 stop
AED 1,906Gulf Air
Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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16:05 - 17:00
LHR
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AUH
20h 55m1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
06:35 - 14:45
AUH
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LHR
12h 10m1 stop
AED 1,910Royal Jordanian
Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Wizz Air Logo
21:45 - 20:50
LTN
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AUH
19h 05m1 stop
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20:45 - 09:45
AUH
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LTN
17h 00m1 stop
AED 1,921Wizz Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Abu Dhabi

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Abu Dhabi?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Birmingham, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Abu Dhabi as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as AED 364 one-way and AED 885 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Abu Dhabi was from Manchester and the lowest price for a return flight was AED 2,178.

How much is a flight to Abu Dhabi?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Abu Dhabi from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Abu Dhabi costs AED 2,510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,260 and departed from Manchester. The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Abu Dhabi which costs AED 2,820 on average, and Manchester to Abu Dhabi, which costs AED 2,896 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Abu Dhabi is June, where tickets cost AED 2,552 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is AED 3,812 and AED 3,599 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of AED 2,167.

What is a good deal for flights to Abu Dhabi?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Abu Dhabi, 25% of our users found tickets to Abu Dhabi for the following prices or less: From Manchester AED 1,260 one-way - AED 2,736 return, from London Heathrow Airport AED 2,235 one-way - AED 2,415 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightAED 364
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Birmingham to Abu Dhabi

FAQs - booking Abu Dhabi flights

  • How do I travel from Abu Dhabi Airport to the city?

    The most convenient public transport into the city from the airport is the A1 bus service. The bus runs from the curb side outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and outside the airport cargo building. The service takes approximately 45 minutes, stopping throughout the city and terminating at the Old Fish Market near NYU Abu Dhabi. Alternatively, if you’re flying Air Etihad, you can use the free coach service into the city, which you can book online through the airline website.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport?

    For those travelling through Terminal 3, you can find premium Etihad Lounge services that cater to First Class and Business Class passengers. Terminal 1 has the Al Reem and Al Dhabi lounges, which are both pay-to-enter for 173.25 AED – 367.50 AED (approximately £36 - £75) depending on the service and length of your stay.

  • What accommodation options are there near Abu Dhabi Airport?

    If you’re looking for a hotel on the airport site, you can find the Premier Inn Hotel across from Terminals 1 and 3, accessible through the Skypark Retail Corridor. If you want to be even closer, or if you have a long transit at the airport, you can stay at the Aerotel in Terminal 1 after passport control and security. You can also find hotels within 10 minutes of the airport, such as the Marriot Hotel Al Forsan or the Crowne Plaza Yas Island, which both offer airport shuttles back to the airport.

  • What additional assistance services are available at Abu Dhabi Airport?

    For those travelling with reduced mobility, it is recommended that you inform your airline directly ahead of your flight. However, if you are looking for additional assistance, you can arrange various Meet & Assist Services to help you from your flight until your departure from the airport. Alternatively, you can find porters in the baggage claim area to simply help you with your bags for 15 AED (approximately £3).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Birmingham, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Abu Dhabi as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as AED 364 one-way and AED 885 for a return flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Abu Dhabi was from Manchester and the lowest price for a return flight was AED 2,178.

  • How far is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport from central Abu Dhabi?

    The distance between Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport and the city centre of Abu Dhabi is 28 km.

  • What is the name of Abu Dhabi’s airport?

    All flights to Abu Dhabi land at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport. The airport code is AUH,and it can also be referred to as Zayed Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Abu Dhabi?

    On average, a flight to Abu Dhabi costs AED 2,510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost AED 1,260 and departed from Manchester Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Abu Dhabi is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 2,807. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are AED 3,741 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi is generally in the evening, when flights cost AED 2,408 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 3,185.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Abu Dhabi? 25% of our users found return tickets to Abu Dhabi for the following prices or less: From Manchester AED 1,998
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Abu Dhabi flight deals.
  • When booking your flights to Abu Dhabi, you will be able to purchase non-stop flights out of London Heathrow or Manchester airports, however flights with a connection are possible all over the country. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is not only the city’s major airport, but also one of the biggest transit airports in the world.
  • Abu Dhabi Airport is the home base for the country’s major airline, Air Etihad. Terminal 3 is dedicated to Air Etihad services and offers a range of comforts for Air Etihad passengers free of charge, including transport, entertainment and lounge passes.
  • If you’re looking to freshen up after your flight, you can find public shower facilities free of charge near departure gates 32 and 37. Alternatively, you can pay to enter the passenger lounges and use the premium shower facilities.
  • Travelling can be disruptive to your routine. For those looking for somewhere to practice their religion, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms adjacent to the bus stations just outside Terminal 3. The room offers a space that is quiet, comfortable and air conditioned.
  • For those hiring a car after their flights to Abu Dhabi, you can find the registration counters for a range of companies, including Budget, Dollar, Europcar, and Hertz, in the Skypark Plaza opposite Terminals 1 and 3.

Prefer to fly direct to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +52 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +54 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +55 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +51 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +54 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +55 more

Friday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +54 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +52 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +54 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +55 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +51 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +54 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +55 more

Friday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +54 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

ANA, Aeroflot, +54 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, +52 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +53 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3676 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Nov 2025
YUL - DOH
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I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Flight on time and priority boarding worked. I travelled economy although business was available as no flights are cheap these days and at least with BA loyalty card I get a baggage allowance for nothing. That made the flight comparable or even cheaper than the ‘budget’ alternative. As for catering and entertainment - not on a BA short haul economy ! At least we were offered biscuits and water! Catering for economy short haul has been reduced to the minimum - no tea or coffee or other drinks than water (from a large bottle with a paper cup on offer). They will say this is better for the environment, which it is, but proper waste management is still needed for empty packets etc. so actually it’s a money saver.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

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