British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi this morning as it touched down at Zayed International Airport. Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year pause of the route.
British Airways will operate a daily flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi all year around, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024. The new route adds to our extensive global network and strengthens connections between UAE and UK – whether customers are travelling for leisure, business or to visit relatives and friends.
Flight BA073 to Abu Dhabi departs London Heathrow at 22.25, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 08.30+1. The inbound flight to London (BA072) departs at 10.10, arriving London Heathrow 15.20.
Flight schedule:
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Zayed International (AUH) All times are local | ||||||
| Season | Flight number | Departing LHR | Arriving AUH | Flight number | Departing AUH | Arriving LHR |
| Summer ‘24 | BA73 | 22:25 | 08:30+1 | BA72 | 10:10 | 15:20 |
| Winter ‘24 | BA73 | 22:25 | 09:30+1 | BA72 | 11:10 | 15:20 |