British Airways to launch new daily flight to Abu Dhabi

British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus.

Available to book from today (October 20), the route will begin operating on April 20, 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow (LHR).

The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in summer 2024 and will boost connectivity to the UAE, as it joins flights to Dubai, which operate up to three-times daily from Heathrow.

To celebrate the launch, British Airways is offering return fares from GBP449 in World Traveller (economy) and GBP1,999 in Club World (business class), available to book before October 29.

Executive Club members will be able to purchase reward seats from GBP100 + 50,000 Avios (reward points).

British Airways will use Terminal A

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director of Network and Alliances, said: “Abu Dhabi is a unique destination that is making a very welcome return to our network. With a blend of beach, city and desert, it has everything our customers are looking for in a Middle Eastern trip, and we look forward to welcoming them back on board as we grow our footprint in the UAE.”

Maureen Bannerman, Abu Dhabi Airports chief commercial officer, said: “We’re delighted to welcome British Airways back to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), adding to the growing list of leading carriers set to use Terminal A as their operational base in Abu Dhabi.

‘A luxurious new gateway to Abu Dhabi, Terminal A will open to the public from November 1, offering state-of-the-art facilities for both passengers and airlines.”

Flight timings

Flight number	Departing LHR	Arriving AUH	Flight number	Departing AUH	Arriving LHR
Summer ‘24	BA73	10:25pm	8:30+1	BA72	10:10am	3:20pm
Winter ‘24	BA73	10:25pm	9:30+1	BA72	11:10am	3:20pm