AED 257 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flynas: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 729 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 774 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 78–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 595 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 1,072, a difference of AED 477. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 03:58
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:28.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes 1h 58m, covering 1,295 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 316, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights are:

• flynas: 86% on time
• SAUDIA: 85% on time
• Etihad Airways: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 05m, compared to 5h 49m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 8h 37m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Riyadh is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 65 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh range from AED 604 to AED 1,114, with an average of AED 782 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 604 counts as a good deal.