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Flights from Abu Dhabi to London

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) take about 7h 24m (5,516 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $672 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in London

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — arriving in London

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Abu Dhabi →1 lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresLHR to London: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in London →354 drop-off points, from £1.90

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to London

Carriers on AUH–LHR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to London fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $523 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $160. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$52327 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways	$202 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$71017 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways	$167 · 1 stop22 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$7858 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways	$167 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$8085 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways	$173 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$7068 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways	$193 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$8097 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways	$220 · 1 stop7 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$7221 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways	$226 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027
May 2027	$77229 May 2027 · Etihad Airways	$160 · 1 stop29 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $167 for November 2026, $160 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to London, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to London flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to London?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) takes about 7h 24m, covering 5,516 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Abu Dhabi from London by air?

The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 5,516 km (3,427 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to London?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–LHR route include Etihad Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to London cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–LHR was $672 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 16 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to London?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $160 one-way, against $226 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to London?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $163 with 2 stops against $672 nonstop, a saving of $509. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to UK?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter UK visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit London?

UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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