1 terminal (new Midfield Terminal opened 2024) · 25M+ passengers/year
8.4/ 10
How good is Abu Dhabi International Airport?
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) scores 8.4/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.3),
passenger experience (8.5), and facilities (8.6).
Lounge quality rates 9.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Abu Dhabi AUH is rated 8.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.0/10. Etihad First and Business lounges in the new Midfield Terminal are the premium benchmark. Single-terminal connections are efficient — allow 75+ minutes for intercontinental transfers. See /guides/auh-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score8.4Excellent
On-time8.3Departure reliability
Experience8.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges9.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.3
Passenger Experience
8.5
Facilities & Comfort
8.6
Lounge score9.0/10
Highlights
Etihad First and Business lounges in the new Midfield Terminal — among the highest lounge scores in the Gulf at 9.0/10
Single-terminal design simplifies connections vs older multi-terminal layouts
Strong UK–Asia and UK–Australia routings on Etihad with competitive business class fares
US Pre-Clearance available for select Etihad departures to the United States
Overview
Etihad Airways hub with the new Midfield Terminal — First and Business lounges rivalling Dubai and Doha for Gulf premium ground product.
Etihad lounges and Midfield Terminal
The 2024 Midfield Terminal consolidates Etihad operations with new First and Business lounges featuring à la carte dining, spa treatments, and dedicated quiet zones. First Lounge includes private suites for qualifying passengers.
Compare AUH against Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH) for Gulf hub routing — Etihad often prices competitively on UK–Asia business class.
UK traveller notes
Etihad flies direct from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi with strong connections to Maldives, Seychelles, India, and Australia. UK261 does not apply to AUH departures; EU261 may apply on EU-origin sectors.
Careem and Uber operate from signed pick-up zones landside — see our Careem Dubai guide for similar Gulf ride-hail patterns.
2 terminals (T2 international integrated) · 52M+ passengers/year
7.7/ 10
How good is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.9/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Mumbai BOM scores 7.7/10 — UK–West India hub. T2 international. Compare /airports/delhi for North India. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide and /guides/mumbai-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.9/10
Highlights
Primary UK–West India gateway — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa connections
BA and Air India direct LHR–BOM; Qatar, Emirates, Etihad one-stop competitive on price
Monsoon season (Jun–Sep) can disrupt schedules — build buffer time
Overview
India's financial capital gateway — BA and Air India direct from Heathrow plus dense Gulf hub connections for UK–West India VFR traffic.
UK VFR routing
Mumbai handles the largest share of UK–India business and VFR traffic to western states. Gulf hub connections via DOH and DXB often beat direct fares in business class off-peak.
Allow 90+ min for T2 immigration at peak arrival banks — UK passport holders eligible for e-Visa or visa on arrival depending on nationality.
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Compare Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) against 59 other airports
Which is better, Abu Dhabi International Airport or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport?
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) scores higher overall at 8.4/10 versus Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) at 7.7/10.
Which has better lounges, AUH or BOM?
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) scores higher for lounges at 9.0/10, versus Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 7.9/10.
Which airport is more on-time, AUH or BOM?
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has stronger on-time performance at 8.3/10 versus Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) at 7.3/10.