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

• Earliest: departs at 2:20 am and lands at 10:15 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 55m, covering 3,425 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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport range from $663 to $1,016, with an average of $808 over the past 12 months. Anything below $663 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $808 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $625 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $909 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$93 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $323, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Heathrow Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $725 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $893, a difference of $168.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow Airport.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 48m, compared with 11h 03m via Istanbul (IST) and 11h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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
• Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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