Cheap flights from Leeds to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes arrivals from Leeds/Bradford on connecting routes that require a change of plane. You can find dated fares and a price calendar for this journey by checking which airlines serve the corridor between these two cities.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aer LingusEI | with a stop | — | 8 Feb 2027 | from $681 | Search 8 Feb 2027 |
 Accesrail9B | with a stop | — | 8 Feb 2027 | from $870 | Search 8 Feb 2027 |
 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 31 Dec 2026 | from $5,376 | Search 31 Dec 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: February — from $681.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $824 | 28 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $741 | 13 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $1,320 | 31 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $1,179 | 20 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $681 | 8 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $1,412 | 27 Mar 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | Leeds/Bradford LBA | 11 km |
| Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi International AUH | 29 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
February tends to offer lower airfares than peak travel periods, though prices shift with demand throughout the year. October through March show available pricing across several weeks. School holidays in the United Kingdom often push costs higher, as do the winter holiday season and any major events at your destination. Booking mid-week can sometimes help compared to weekend departures.
Airlines and what to expect
Aer Lingus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operate full-service connections that typically include checked baggage in the base fare. Accesrail appears listed among carriers on this route but provides rail rather than air transport segments. Both Aer Lingus and KLM route passengers through their respective hubs before reaching Abu Dhabi International, meaning you will change planes at least once between Leeds/Bradford and your final destination.
Arriving — Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport handles international arrivals from the United Kingdom with connecting flights arriving from European transit points. The terminal area is large enough that walking times between gates can add to your journey after landing. Public transport options link the airport to the city centre without requiring a taxi, and taxis remain available outside arrivals for those who prefer door-to-door service.
Before you go: United Arab Emirates
- 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
Check before you book
- Confirm whether your ticket includes checked baggage if you choose a full-service carrier over other options.
- Verify which departure airport Leeds/Bradford uses since some routes may offer alternatives from nearby cities.
- Check connection times carefully when flights are booked on separate tickets to allow for delays.
- Ensure passports and any required visas meet United Arab Emirates entry rules before travel.
- Consider that February offers lower prices but verify weather conditions at your destination during that month.
Frequently asked questions
Leeds – Abu Dhabi: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for February 2027 — $681. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Leeds – Abu Dhabi: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Aer Lingus, Accesrail, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Leeds – Abu Dhabi: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Leeds to Abu Dhabi?
The distance is about 5,620 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 18 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Leeds – Abu Dhabi?
Leeds: Leeds/Bradford (LBA). Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International (AUH).
What is the time difference between Leeds and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 h ahead of Leeds.
Leeds — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 22 Jan 2027 | from $54 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 12 Dec 2026 | from $57 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair | direct | 20 Nov 2026 | from $73 |
| Budapest | Jet2 | direct | 6 Nov 2026 | from $104 |
| Prague | Jet2 | direct | 29 Oct 2026 | from $133 |
| Rome | Jet2 | direct | 6 Nov 2026 | from $163 |
| Paris | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | with a stop | 27 Oct 2026 | from $476 |
Abu Dhabi — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Leeds / Abu Dhabi that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Abu Dhabi | 57 km from Leeds | with a stop | 4 Jan 2027 | from $314 |
| Leeds → Dubai | 127 km from Abu Dhabi | with a stop | 8 Nov 2026 | from $577 |