Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
London is four hours behind Abu Dhabi and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 49 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 02:05 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 14:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AUH to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways has the best on-time record for AUH to LHR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between AUH and LHR:
Bahrain International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is RM693. A round-trip ticket is currently RM1,686. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to LHR.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AUH to LHR.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, data shows 78.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUH to LHR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.