Abu Dhabi to London (AUH–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 9h 25m EYGA U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
CPH Copenhagen 9h 35m EYSK D8U2 Copenhagen (CPH) to London flights
DOH Doha 9h 39m EYQR BAQRVA Doha (DOH) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 44m DEEYLH DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
LHR London 9h 45m ACAVEY EY London (LHR) to London flights
GVA Geneva 9h 46m EYGFNZ U2 Geneva (GVA) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 50m EYGA AFKLU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
JMK Mykonos 9h 53m EY U2 Mykonos (JMK) to London flights
IST Istanbul 10h 20m EYGAJU 6EBRFI Istanbul (IST) to London flights
DUB Dublin 10h 25m EYGFNZ FR Dublin (DUB) to London flights
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Abu Dhabi to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and LGW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,211
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric AUH→LGW DWC→LGW DXB→LGW
Distance from AUH 45 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 49
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 3:00 PM in London.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK for tourism or business stays of up to 6 months. The ETA is a digital authorization linked to the passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

AUH–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to London route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to LGW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Copenhagen Kastrup and Hamad.
London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Copenhagen Kastrup and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).