Are there direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

Yes, direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi are available. Historically, direct flights constituted approximately 18.7% of all available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a majority of routes typically involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

The typical direct flight from London to Abu Dhabi has a median duration of 6 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 5517 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 14 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can more than double the travel time compared to direct routes.

How much do direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi were, on average, 4% more expensive than connecting flights across the trailing 90 days. The median price for a direct flight was $668, while connecting flights had a median price of $642. Direct flights made up about 17.7% of the total flight options during this period. This indicates a slight premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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London to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Right now, fares for flights from London to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level. Recent observations show that prices typically range from $627–$1059, with a median of $761. Only about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from London to Abu Dhabi can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi, you'll find that February stands out with a median fare of $490. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $507, and May presents another favorable option with a median of $566. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from London to Abu Dhabi takes about 6h 55m. This route is considered a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 5517 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking 16h 50m. This means you should factor in significant travel time if your flight includes layovers.

For direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi, only about 18.7% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting flight involving 2 stopovers. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fares for this route.

How much is a round trip from London to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: £311 - £729

Prices for flights from London to Abu Dhabi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Abu Dhabi is typically between 311 GBP and 729 GBP. Currently, the lowest deal is 124 GBP with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 19.

now £124

Low £311

High £729

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest month to fly from London to Abu Dhabi is January, with a median price of $399. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1021. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £399

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,021

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

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Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Valuair

£676

£335

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£523

£171

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£625

£171

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£531

£173

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£550

£175

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£542

£175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

£599 → £245

59%

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

£589 → £247

58%

2 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 2

£589 → £247

58%

6 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 29

£566 → £245

57%

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London - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level at $627 to $1059.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($490), April ($507), and May ($566) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi typically take 6h 55m, while connecting flights average 16h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 81.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Abu Dhabi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Abu Dhabi are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£130

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£125

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International offers extensive global connectivity as a primary international hub for the region.

📍 ~125 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but expect heavy traffic during peak hours)

💸 Flights from ~£162

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Abu Dhabi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $553. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $1351. For travelers planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days out averaged $868, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can lead to better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Abu Dhabi was considered to be $627 or less. The median price for this route was $761. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $1059 or less. This threshold of $627 represents the 25th percentile of prices, meaning that a quarter of all observed prices were at or below this amount.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Abu Dhabi include February, with a median price of $490, and April, with a median price of $507. May also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $566. The annual median price for this route was $761, indicating that these months typically offer prices significantly below the yearly average. Travelers looking for more economical options may find these months particularly favorable.

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London to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from London to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: £311 - £729

Prices for flights from London to Abu Dhabi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Abu Dhabi is typically between 311 GBP and 729 GBP. Currently, the lowest deal is 124 GBP with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 19.

now £124

Low £311

High £729

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

January

Cheapest

Flights from £399

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,021

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Valuair

£676

£335

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£523

£171

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£625

£171

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£531

£173

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£550

£175

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£542

£175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

£599 → £245

59%

4 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 4

£589 → £247

58%

2 nights

Sep 30 - Oct 2

£589 → £247

58%

6 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 29

£566 → £245

57%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

London - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level at $627 to $1059.

📅 Best time to fly

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($490), April ($507), and May ($566) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi typically take 6h 55m, while connecting flights average 16h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 81.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Abu Dhabi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Abu Dhabi are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£130

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£125

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International offers extensive global connectivity as a primary international hub for the region.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$3,556

$2,640

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

Cheap Flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Today’s best flight deals from London to Abu Dhabi

London to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from London to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Popular Airports to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

London - Abu Dhabi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Abu Dhabi

Best Elite deals to Abu Dhabi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

When is the best time to book flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Abu Dhabi?

Are there direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

How long is the flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

How much do direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Abu Dhabi from other cities

London to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

How much is a round trip from London to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Popular Airports to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

London - Abu Dhabi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Abu Dhabi

Best Elite deals to Abu Dhabi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

When is the best time to book flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

What's the cheapest month to fly from London to Abu Dhabi?