Cheap flights from London to Abu Dhabi from £217

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Tue, Jun 9
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£217
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Fri, Jun 12
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£226
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Sun, Jun 14
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£236
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Thu, Jun 4
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£241
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Thu, Jun 11
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£242
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Sat, Jun 13
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£247
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Thu, Jun 4 – Fri, Jun 12
London STNAbu Dhabi AUH
£411
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Wed, Jun 10 – Wed, Jun 17
London LGWAbu Dhabi AUH
£414
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Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 19
London LGWAbu Dhabi AUH
£414
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Sun, Jun 14 – Wed, Jun 24
London LGWAbu Dhabi AUH
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sun, Jun 21
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How much do flights to Abu Dhabi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£217

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£563

Cheapest round-trip

£411

Average round-trip

£499

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Abu Dhabi airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes A1 and A2.

Abu Dhabi is served by Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), located approximately 30 km east of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

Al Wahda area access

30-45 min

AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-45 min

AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-45 min

AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing app

30-45 min

AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

30-45 min

AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in AED; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses require a Hafilat smart card, available for purchase at the airport or bus stations.
  • Taxis have a fixed AED 25 airport pickup surcharge in addition to metered fare.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand; expect higher fares during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Abu Dhabi

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Zayed International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5522 km
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Etihad Airways
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Etihad Airways
------------444
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Etihad Airways
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Etihad Airways
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Abu Dhabi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Abu Dhabi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February25°C17°C
March29°C20°C
April33°C23°C
May38°C27°C
June40°C29°C
July41°C31°C
August41°C31°C
September39°C29°C
October35°C25°C
November30°C22°C
December25°C18°C
Hottest Month
41°C
August
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
360
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
33°C28°C
24 May
30°C28°C
Monday
18 May
29°C27°C
25 May
34°C27°C
Tuesday
19 May
31°C28°C
26 May
36°C30°C
Wednesday
20 May
32°C29°C
27 May
32°C30°C
Thursday
21 May
30°C28°C
28 May
32°C30°C
Friday
22 May
31°C29°C
29 May
33°C30°C
Saturday
23 May
31°C29°C
30 May
31°C30°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Abu Dhabi. The distance between London and Abu Dhabi is 5522 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Pegasus, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, and easyJet. London and Abu Dhabi have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Abu Dhabi, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Abu Dhabi?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Abu Dhabi takes around 7.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Abu Dhabi?
The flight distance between London and Abu Dhabi is 5522 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Abu Dhabi?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Abu Dhabi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and Manchester, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Riyadh, Istanbul, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków, Glasgow.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Ain International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between London and Abu Dhabi?
Currently, you can fly between London and Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, Pegasus, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, easyJet.
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