Heathrow → Abu Dhabi International flight delays
HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL · all airlines · 3,060 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
22%of the time, by +47 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
78%
Delayed 3h+
0.3%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg when late
+47m
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When does HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL run late?
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Delays peak in April (46% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL?
British Airways Plcdelayed 11%
Etihad Airwaysdelayed 22%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International flight delayed?
About 22% of HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 47 minutes when they do, based on 3,060 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL?
British Airways Plc, delayed 11% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → ABU-DHABI-INTERNATIONAL?
April is the worst, with 46% of flights delayed, while February is the most reliable at 11%.
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