Cheap Flights London to Abha

October is the cheapest month to fly from London to Abha, so aim for that if your dates are flexible. The price calendar covers September through December and then February and March, giving you two clear booking windows: autumn and late winter. Outside those months, fares aren't listed, so plan within these periods.

The main difference you'll feel between the airlines on this route is where you change planes and what the fare includes. The carriers serving London to Abha include Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia, Egyptair, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. All of them connect, so your choice comes down to the layover city and the baggage rules – check those before you book.

Abha's airport is the only one in the city, which keeps arrival simple – you won't be deciding between terminals or airports. The terminal is compact, so you'll move from the plane to baggage claim and then to the exit without long walks. Taxis and car hire are available outside the terminal to take you into Abha, and the single-airport setup means no confusion about where you've landed.

Currency

SAR (SR)

Power sockets

Type G · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 911, 999

Driving side

right

Calling code

+966

Internet domain

.sa

Population of Abha

236 k (2010)

Altitude

2,400 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Riyadh)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Choose your departure airport in London carefully – you have five to pick from.
• Check the baggage allowance on your connecting airline, especially if you're on a budget fare.
• Make sure you have a valid visa or e-visa for Saudi Arabia before you fly.
• Confirm that your connection is on a single ticket so your bags are checked through.
• Book in October for the lowest fares on this route.