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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 3:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 4:36 am.

The flight takes about 6h 56m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 6h 56m, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $582 to $898, with an average of $715 over the past 12 months. Anything below $582 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $715 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $526 round-trip via Larnaca (LCA), compared to $722 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $342, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $670 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $802, a difference of $132.

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 London Heathrow Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 11m, compared with 10h 25m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 10h 35m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Outside of in-transit accommodations, there are no long stay hotels at Abu Dhabi Airport. Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport is less than a mile away with free airport transfers, while Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island and W Hotel Abu Dhabi - Yas Island are within five miles with airport shuttle transfers for a surcharge.

Yes. Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Budget are some of the providers you can find at the car hire centre at Abu Dhabi Airport. The centre remains open 24/7 and is located at SkyPark Plaza, which is opposite Terminal 3 and a short walk/ride from the other terminals.

There are Travelex Currency Exchange counters at two locations (Main Level and Upper Level) after passport control, Arrivals Hall Terminal 3. If you’re heading to SkyPark Plaza, there’s an NBAD foreign exchange office on Level 4, and you can find bank ATMs on just about any level of Terminal 3.

If you’re feeling unwell after several hours in the air, Terminal 3 has two chemists where you can purchase some over-the-counter relief. Boots is located airside 1st Floor and Al Razi Pharmacy is on the 4th Floor, landside.