Flights London → Abu Dhabi
LHR → AUH
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Abu Dhabi, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 models. Abu Dhabi International Airport serves millions of passengers annually, making it a major hub for this route.
The London (LHR) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Abu Dhabi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) heads east for about 5,516 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Abu Dhabi it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-AUH
Frequently asked questions about LHR-AUH
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 4 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The London-Abu Dhabi route is about 5,516 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
