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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 10:09 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 49m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 49m, covering 8,871 km.

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 C$ 933 to C$ 1,410, with an average of C$ 1,138 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 933 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the route average of C$ 1,138. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 860 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to C$ 1,292 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 37–C$ 133 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% 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 C$ 464, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 10 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 1 hour 43 minutes.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 5% 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 17% on the Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,057 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,270, a difference of C$ 213. 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 Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 42m, compared with 10h 31m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 45m via Istanbul (IST).

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 Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, and London Eye. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow Airport 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 carry-on 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.