Flying from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB), you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Abha is three hours ahead of London. Abha Regional Airport is located in Abha, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to AHB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to AHB. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Abha Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB) departing London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your London to AHB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your flight ticket from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Abha Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
Reserve a hotel near AHB if you have a late flight from London to Abha Regional Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Abha Regional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Final Rentals or Key Car Hire and experience more of Abha and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Abha Regional Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Abha Regional Airport is Rs45,391. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs83,854. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to AHB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Abha Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to AHB.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Abha Regional Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Abha. July is when most people book flights from London to Abha Regional Airport (AHB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Abha is June, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your London to AHB flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Abha Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Abha
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Abha right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Abha Regional Airport:
Your Abha trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include مطل ابها Abha City Landscape, أبها and Waterfall Park.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Şabyā is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Abha. Around 121 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Idrisid houses, Jizan Museum and مزرعة عمر صغير.
Around 177 kilometres south of Abha, Şāmitah is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. No visit is complete without checking out Shaykh Zayd Al Madkhali Mosque, Hamadia Mosque and Masjid Sheikh Hafid Hakami.
