Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 Leeds.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LBA to AUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LBA and AUH:
Geneve Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
R 3,798 is the lowest price for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,300. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LBA to AUH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Of the flights that depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport, 68.63% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Leeds Bradford International Airport from central Leeds, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LBA:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AUH if you're taking a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Abu Dhabi International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the most popular month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To escape the crowds, 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LBA to AUH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are among the biggest draws.