Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB): what you need to know
Abha is three hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LHR to AHB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and AHB:
Cairo International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
236 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport flight. A return flight starts at 503 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to AHB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AHB:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Abha Regional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Final Rentals or Key Car Hire to explore Abha and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Abha Regional Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to central Abha
Abha Regional Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Abha. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Abha based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abha Regional Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Abha, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to AHB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Abha. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Your travels through Saudi Arabia isn't complete without visiting Khamis Mushait. حديقة روضان السليل is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 56 kilometres north-east of Abha.