Fly from Abu Dhabi to London with Etihad Airways
Travel from capital to capital with a flight from Abu Dhabi to London. Book flights to London and experience the incredible culture, art and exciting culinary scene across this vast metropolis.
Take in Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and jump in an iconic black cab while visiting London.
AUH to LHR: flight facts
Flying from Abu Dhabi to London: FAQs
How do I get from London Heathrow Airport to central London?
For a seamless onward journey, book an Etihad airport transfer online before you fly. If you want to take a train, the Heathrow Express departs regularly from Heathrow Airport to Paddington. The journey time is around 15 to 20 minutes.
You can also catch the London Underground into the centre – Piccadilly Line trains run from every terminal – while taxis are readily available.
Is London easy to get around?
In London the public transport system is relatively easy to navigate. Grab a ‘tube’ map and use the underground network to get around, or jump on one of the many iconic red buses.
If you’re basing your adventures in central London, it’s possible to reach most places on foot. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye are all within walking distance of one another.
Top tips for Abu Dhabi to London
Witness iconic London from the South Bank
Don’t miss the Shard, which is reminiscent of Abu Dhabi’s modern Etihad Towers. Walk along the South Bank and take in several must-see attractions. Begin at Tower Bridge and wander west to admire the city’s trademark buildings.
On the buzzing South Bank you’ll find the London Eye – from here you’ll be able to look out over the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and beyond.
Head to East London
If you’ve been to the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, you’ll want to explore the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Climb the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the tallest sculpture in the UK, or try one of four types of cycling at Lee Valley Velopark.