Are there direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi?

Historically, direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi have been available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Approximately 3.3% of flights on this route were direct across the trailing 90 days. For connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

How long is the flight from London to Abu Dhabi?

The direct flight from London to Abu Dhabi typically takes 6 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 5491 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to 16 hours and 5 minutes. This significant difference in travel time highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. The median direct flight duration in minutes was 415, while one-stop flights averaged 965 minutes.

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

Historically, direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi have shown a slight price premium compared to connecting flights. Direct flights had a median price of $742, which was approximately 1% higher than the median price of connecting flights, which stood at $738. Direct flights constituted about 3% of the total flights available across the trailing 90 days. This indicates that while direct options are available, they are not significantly more expensive than flights with connections.

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London to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Abu Dhabi

A typical journey from London to Abu Dhabi takes about 6h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5491 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median time accounts for the full travel duration.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from London to Abu Dhabi, prices typically range from $579–$1016, with a median of $735. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $669. January follows closely with a median of $678, and February also offers competitive prices at a median of $694. These months present the best opportunities for lower fares on this route.

Regarding direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi, only 3.3% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from London to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: £276 - £668

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Abu Dhabi is between 276 GBP and 668 GBP. The current lowest deal is 218 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 20.

now £218

Low £276

High £668

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest month to fly from London to Abu Dhabi is March, with a median price of $669. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $963. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £669

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £963

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Tue, Oct 20

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LHR - Abu Dhabi

London (LHR) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Aegean Airlines

£654

£457

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£330

£266

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£349

£266

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£386

£266

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£340

£263

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£343

£271

One-way

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4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£533 → £268

50%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£526 → £263

50%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

£519 → £265

49%

12 nights

Apr 18 - Apr 30

£547 → £297

46%

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London - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Abu Dhabi are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest median price

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $669, followed by January at $678.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 55m

The median flight time for direct flights is 6 hours 55 minutes, while connecting flights average 18h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one of the airlines providing direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Abu Dhabi are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Abu Dhabi, with prices from 215 GBP, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£215

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a primary gateway to Abu Dhabi, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center

💸 Flights from ~£206

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary international hub with extensive global connectivity, offering many flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~£220

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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 between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $858. Booking within 6 days of departure historically saw average prices rise to $936. Similarly, booking more than 60 days out typically resulted in higher average prices, reaching $1204. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period of flight data.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Abu Dhabi is considered to be $579 or less. The median price for this route was $735. Prices typically ranged up to $1016 for the upper quartile of fares. This threshold represents a price point that historically falls within the more economical options available for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Abu Dhabi, with a median price of $669. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $678. February followed with a median price of $694. The annual median price for this route, based on a trailing 270-day window, was $735.

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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: £276 - £668

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Abu Dhabi is between 276 GBP and 668 GBP. The current lowest deal is 218 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 20.

now £218

Low £276

High £668

The cheapest time to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

March

Cheapest

Flights from £669

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £963

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Abu Dhabi

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Abu Dhabi

London (LHR) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Aegean Airlines

£654

£457

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£330

£266

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£349

£266

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£386

£266

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£340

£263

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Abu Dhabi

London (STN) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Ryanair

£343

£271

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

£533 → £268

50%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£526 → £263

50%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

£519 → £265

49%

12 nights

Apr 18 - Apr 30

£547 → £297

46%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Abu Dhabi

London - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Abu Dhabi are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest median price

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $669, followed by January at $678.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 55m

The median flight time for direct flights is 6 hours 55 minutes, while connecting flights average 18h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways is one of the airlines providing direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Abu Dhabi are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Abu Dhabi, with prices from 215 GBP, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£215

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a primary gateway to Abu Dhabi, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center

💸 Flights from ~£206

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary international hub with extensive global connectivity, offering many flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~£220

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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 above the typical level

Fly in March for the lowest median price

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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?

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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 above the typical level

Fly in March for the lowest median price

Direct flights average 6h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for 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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Nov 17

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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?