Flights London → Aberdeen
LHR → ABZ
How long is the flight from London to Aberdeen?
The flight from London (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) takes about 1h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Aberdeen, operating with a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A319, A320, A321, and A330-300. The destination airport in Aberdeen sees approximately 1,959,883 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic for this route.
The London (LHR) → Aberdeen (ABZ) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Aberdeen the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Aberdeen: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) heads north for about 647 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Aberdeen it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-ABZ
Frequently asked questions about LHR-ABZ
The flight from London (LHR) to Aberdeen (ABZ) takes about 1h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Aberdeen, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Aberdeen route is about 647 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
