Fly to London

When taking a trip to London from Abu Dhabi, you might get a glimpse of the meandering River Thames, which bisects London city in two.

The Thames Towpath allows you to explore the dynamic centre with its galleries, cinemas and theatres, as well as the greener western parts of the city - not forgetting the intriguing east, the prettiest part of which is historic Greenwich.

As one of the most exciting and culturally rich cities in the world, London is great for holidays! At first, you may be daunted by its size, but bear in mind that locals see London as a patchwork of small communities, some almost village-like in scale and atmosphere.

London is a shopper's paradise, with venerable department stores alongside funky boutiques. A rich mix of ethnicities ensures you can tuck into any type of cuisine. Yake a break in the city's green spaces, which are second to none, from royal parks to leafy canal walks. Pretty, cobbled Covent Garden is at the geographical heart of London.



If you're flying to London from Abu Dhabi for a vacation, you have to visit the Piazza, which features street entertainment, cafés and bars, and the surrounding streets are great for alternative shopping opportunities.

Travel to the west of the city, where affluent Richmond feels like a county town. Highlights are Ham House, river walks and Richmond Park, with its ancient trees and herds of red and fallow deer.

The city has a wealth of wonderful galleries, from the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square to a host of commercial spaces with challenging contemporary art and photography.

Plan your itinerary carefully before travelling to London from Abu Dhabi as London's attractions are inexhaustible, whether you're a culture vulture, history buff, sports fan - or if you're trying to keep kids occupied.

Fly from Abu Dhabi

As you take off on your flight to London from Abu Dhabi, you will be departing from a country with year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a vacation destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those flying to London from Asia, the Far East or Australia.

Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.



Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia. Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to London from Abu Dhabi as there is a range of activities to keep you busy before you leave.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Read our top ten things to do in Abu Dhabi guide for more ideas of what to do here.

London Airport

When you arrive at London Airport on flights to London from Abu Dhabi, you will quickly realize why this is the world’s busiest international airport and the hub of the civil aviation world. Officially known as Heathrow AIrport, it is not to be mistaken with London Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest international airport.

Over 67 million passengers travel through Heathrow Airport annually on flights offered by 90 airlines travelling to over 180 destinations in over 90 countries.

By the time Heathrow celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006, it had handled around 1.4 billion passengers on over 14 million flights.

The start of operations at Terminal 5 in March 2008 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Heathrow. Be sure to check which Terminal you are leaving from when you fly from London's Heathrow Airport as it takes some time to travel between them.

Look out for the dedicated Etihad Airways First Class and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow.

• Airport Code - LHR
• Airport Name - London Heathrow
• City - London
• Country - United Kingdom
• Country Abbrev - GB
• Time Zone - GMT +0
• Telephone +44 (0) 8700 00 0698

Abu Dhabi Airport

On flights to London from Abu Dhabi, you will leaving depart from Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal.

Our First Class and Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Abu Dhabi from London and other destinations.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500