Search all the top booking sites - in one place
Saving you money with 15 years’ experience
See extra baggage and card charges upfront
Join millions of happy holidaymakers
Abu Dhabi is a long-haul destination – but only just. It takes around seven hours to reach the UAE on a direct flight from the UK, with regular connections between London and Abu Dhabi International Airport. Deal hunters should consider cheap Abu Dhabi flights with a stopover or look at flying to Dubai and travelling overland from there.
There are two airlines offering direct flights between London and Abu Dhabi: British Airways and Etihad Airways. Both depart from Heathrow and fly the route on a daily basis with a flight time of seven hours 15 minutes.
With only a limited number of direct Abu Dhabi flights on offer, many travellers choose to work in a stopover. London Heathrow is once again the best place to start – one of the quickest and cheapest Abu Dhabi routes is offered by Oman Air with a quick stopover in Muscat. KLM via Amsterdam and Gulf Air via Bahrain are worth checking out too.
Travel Information
Language
ArabicCurrency
Emirati Arab Dirham (AED)Average flight time(from London)
7 hrs 15 minsLatest travel tips and advice
Discover more on our blogAsk the experts: How to save on your flights
Time and money: two things everyone wants to save when it comes to a holiday. And with these flight and airport hacks straight from the experts, travelling savvy will be a whole lot easier
Read moreabout Ask the experts: How to save on your flightsGet your travel essentials sorted for less
Hotels
Whether you’re after boutique in Berlin or affordable in the Algarve, the right hotel is just a comparison away.
Compare HotelsHolidays
Finding the right holiday is much more than getting the cheapest price. Compare thousands of ATOL-protected breaks.
Compare HolidaysTravel Insurance
Make sure you find the right cover. Compare a range of comprehensive travel insurance policies.
Compare Travel InsuranceCar Hire
Finding the right wheels is much more than getting the cheapest price. Compare a range of car rentals.
Compare Car HireTransfers
Get from A to B hassle free with an affordable transfer. Compare a range of options and save.
Compare TransfersParking
Make sure your ride is safe and secure while you’re away. Compare a range of airport parking deals.
Compare ParkingRelated destinations
Subscribe now for hand-picked holiday deals, inspiration and the latest travel tips, straight to your inbox.
Staying safe abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides valuable up-to-date travel advice for British citizens abroad. It is the best resource for reliable safety and security information. You can also find other important details, such as local laws, passport information and visa requirements. Stay safe abroad – check the FCDO before you travel.
For the latest FCDO advice, follow @FCDOtravelGovUK and Facebook.com/FCDOTravel.