RUH - AUH

AED 275 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
AED 544
Overall average: AED 1,135
Etihad Airways, flynas
Mon 30/3Tue 31/3
RUH - AUH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 275
Typical prices: AED 566-AED 911
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/4
RUH - AUH • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 595 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (RUH-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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04:20 - 07:10
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AUH
1h 50mdirect
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18:45 - 19:30
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 544Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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04:30 - 07:10
RUH
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AUH
1h 40mdirect
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18:45 - 19:30
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 577Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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04:30 - 07:10
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AUH
1h 40mdirect
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18:45 - 19:30
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 580Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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05:00 - 15:25
RUH
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AUH
9h 25m
1 stop
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15:00 - 15:55
AUH
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RUH
1h 55mdirect
AED 595SAUDIA
Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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04:20 - 07:10
RUH
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AUH
1h 50mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 613Etihad Airways
Tue, 14 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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04:20 - 07:10
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AUH
1h 50mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 624Etihad Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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23:00 - 15:25
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AUH
15h 25m
1 stop
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02:00 - 02:45
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 628Multiple Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
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04:20 - 07:10
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AUH
1h 50mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 632Etihad Airways
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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07:00 - 15:25
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AUH
7h 25m
1 stop
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02:00 - 02:45
AUH
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RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 635Multiple Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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04:20 - 07:10
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AUH
1h 50mdirect
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15:00 - 15:55
AUH
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RUH
1h 55mdirect
AED 639Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Abu Dhabi on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is October, where tickets cost AED 540 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,157 and AED 1,135 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightAED 275
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi was AED 275 for a one-way ticket and AED 544 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    There are direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of AED 1,150 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 823 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 315 or less one-way and AED 1,592 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 665 reviews
7.8Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

2.0 MediocreSamer, Jan 2026
RUH - JED
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

It was a horrible experience that I hope not to try it again. Rude stuff Poor food Always delayed schedules Lost baggages

Friendly staff from check in until the crew very helpful and smooth

Departed late Arrived about 40 minutes late The plane parked at the domestic terminal requiring transfer back to international arrivals

Very bad no tv no water no food absolute pathetic ! Couldn’t take zam zam ! No free zam zam water allowance! Dont travel

Poor airlines no infotainment system no food not even water was offered… absolutely not recommended! Nasmiles was not counted couldnt log in flynas app ! The app doesnt work with booking PNR! Please dont fly on these pathetic budget airlines!

Overall a poor experience…. No infotainment system no charging port no food was offered! Not recommended

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

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