British Airways has announced the return of Abu Dhabi to its route map following a four-year hiatus. Starting Friday, passengers can now book flights year-round from London Heathrow.
Set to be operated by a Boeing 787-9 three times a day from Heathrow.
To celebrate the return, British Airways is offering special rates in its World Traveller and Club World classes for bookings made before November 12.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Network and Alliances, said: “Abu Dhabi is a unique destination that is making a very welcome return to our network. With a blend of beach, city and desert, it has everything our customers are looking for in a Middle Eastern trip, and we look forward to welcoming them back on board as we grow our footprint in the UAE.”
Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We’re delighted to welcome British Airways back to Abu Dhabi International Airport, adding to the growing list of leading carriers set to use Terminal A as their operational base in Abu Dhabi. A luxurious new gateway to Abu Dhabi, Terminal A will open to the public from November 1st, offering state-of-the-art facilities for both passengers and airlines.”
| 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 |
