Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, making Abu Dhabi four hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to AUH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and AUH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Currently, $78 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $189. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to AUH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to AUH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Explore without limits with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Book your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport a few weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Abu Dhabi in April.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover more of United Arab Emirates. Journey about 121 kilometers north-east to Dubai to check off its leading sights. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sharjah is another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without visiting Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.