
United Arab Emirates · AUH
Cheap flights to Abu Dhabi
The UAE’s capital: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the theme parks of Yas Island.
- Arrival airport
- Zayed International Airport (AUH)
- Distance from London
- 3,428 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 7h 15m
- With one stop
- usually 10h 30m–12h 30m
- Local time
- UTC+4
- Currency
- UAE dirham (AED)
When to go
November to March.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Abu Dhabi: Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Abu Dhabi from
- London Heathrow3,428 mi
- London Gatwick3,412 mi
- London Stansted3,404 mi
- Manchester3,528 mi
- Birmingham3,495 mi
- Leeds Bradford3,511 mi
- Glasgow3,647 mi
- Edinburgh3,607 mi
- Newcastle3,530 mi
- Bristol3,522 mi
Other cities in United Arab Emirates
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for United Arab Emirates before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Abu Dhabi from London?
- Abu Dhabi is about 3,428 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 7h 15m; with one connection most journeys take 10h 30m to 12h 30m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Zayed International Airport, airport code AUH.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- November to March.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.