Statistics on London-Abu Dhabi flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi (from: London)
The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from London airport is $ 559 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 423 (in january) and $ 798 (in august), which is a saving of $ 137 or a surplus of $ 240 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $477 to $529 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 423, saving $ 137 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 559). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 798).
Flight London-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 266 | $ 423 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 272 | $ 499 | good price |
| March | $ 299 | $ 425 | good price |
| April | $ 383 | $ 642 | fair price |
| May | $ 368 | $ 495 | good price |
| June | $ 431 | $ 513 | good price |
| July | $ 532 | $ 700 | high price |
| August | $ 588 | $ 798 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 424 | $ 513 | good price |
| October | $ 391 | $ 579 | fair price |
| November | $ 326 | $ 447 | good price |
| December | $ 332 | $ 668 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Abu Dhabi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Abu Dhabi range from $106 to $1058. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $1005 to $1058). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $477 to $529 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Abu Dhabi flight
There are 10 companies that serve London from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, British Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, EasyJet, wizz air malta, Pegasus Airlines, Saudia and Ita Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the London->Abu Dhabi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 453 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Abu Dhabi flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices London-Abu Dhabi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Abu Dhabi | 07-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 214 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 10-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 192 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 17-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 209 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 22-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 207 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 20-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 214 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 24-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 214 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 04-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 196 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 06-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 208 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 10-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 206 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Abu Dhabi | 13-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 417 $, which is a saving of 142 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (149 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Abu Dhabi flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 250 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 295), 3 to 4 months ($ 332) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 264 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 454), 3 to 4 months ($ 314), 4 to 5 months ($ 437) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 277 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 387), 4 to 5 months ($ 351) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 452 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 624), 4 to 5 months ($ 472), 6 to 7 months ($ 591) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 385 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 479), 4 to 5 months ($ 462), 6 to 7 months ($ 424) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 473), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 3 to 4 months ($ 483), 6 to 7 months ($ 487) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 572), 2 to 3 months ($ 539), 3 to 4 months ($ 644), 10 to 11 months ($ 615), 11 to 12 months ($ 645) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 3 to 4 months ($ 735), 8 to 9 months ($ 708), 9 to 10 months ($ 751), 10 to 11 months ($ 798), 11 to 12 months ($ 708) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 404 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 428), 2 to 3 months ($ 432), 3 to 4 months ($ 466) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 429 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 499), 2 to 3 months ($ 462), 3 to 4 months ($ 464), 4 to 5 months ($ 536), 11 to 12 months ($ 540) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 314 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 314), 2 to 3 months ($ 435), 3 to 4 months ($ 436) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 387 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 449), 2 to 3 months ($ 524), 3 to 4 months ($ 626), 4 to 5 months ($ 658) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for London->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $11 more.
London to Abu Dhabi: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 539 $265 to $770 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 555 $221 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 442 $192 to $764 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 465 $193 to $820 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 469 $196 to $1232 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 593 $277 to $1039 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 492 $246 to $881 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 500 $259 to $624 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 650 $270 to $844 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 691 $341 to $856 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 504 $241 to $800 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 807 $307 to $1541 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, april, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!