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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to London flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and London.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to London usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £149 return via Larnaca (LCA), compared with £681 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£70 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to London most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 6% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Abu Dhabi to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £533 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £652, a difference of £119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to London route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to London flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to London:

• Earliest: departs at 02:20 and lands at 10:07
• Latest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 21:57.

The flight takes about 7h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £571. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to London takes 7h 47m, covering 3,412 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £249, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 42m, compared to 10h 16m via Zurich (ZRH) and 10h 28m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi (British Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to London range from £441 to £726, with an average of £571 over the past 12 months. Anything below £441 counts as a good deal.