Cheap flights from Birmingham to Abu Dhabi

December and July are the expensive stretches in the calendar shown, since Christmas, school holidays and the destination's summer all fall across those periods, while October, November and January usually sit in the middle. February is the cheapest month among the months with prices, so flexible travellers can often save by moving a winter trip into that month. Midweek departures and early morning or late evening flights can also help, but only if the connection still leaves enough buffer. Check the calendar for your exact dates rather than assuming a whole month is cheap.

Every itinerary on this route connects, so the difference between the ten listed carriers is less about routing and more about what the fare includes: some tickets cover only a small cabin bag, while others include checked baggage, meals or seat selection, and the extras show up in baggage, seat and payment fees. Easyjet, Sun Express, Jet2, Emerald Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Accesrail, Eurowings and Aer Lingus should each be checked on its own fare rules, because a low headline price can grow once the bag you need is added. Compare the total after inclusions rather than the first price shown.

Plan the onward journey before you land, because the airport is the city's main international gateway and the last leg still needs arranging. Taxis and buses are the usual ways into town, with pre-booked transfers or hotel pickups as common options. Check which terminal your flight uses, keep passport and visa evidence ready for immigration, and make sure the name on your booking matches your travel document. Allow extra time if you are collecting luggage or meeting a driver.

Currency

AED (DH)

Power sockets

Type C, G · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 997, 998

Driving side

right

Calling code

+971

Internet domain

.ae, .امارات

Population of Abu Dhabi

1.6 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Birmingham has one airport on this route, so check that your ticket names Birmingham rather than another regional airport.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, because some tickets on this route charge for it.
• Confirm whether your connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, since a missed connection on separate tickets is your risk.
• Check passport and visa requirements for the United Arab Emirates before you book.
• Compare February fares with December and July dates if your travel plans are flexible.
• Verify which terminal each flight uses and allow enough transfer time.