AED 272 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:30 and lands at 06:17
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 00:22.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 47m, 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.

Return flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi range from AED 658 to AED 1,122, with an average of AED 847 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 658 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the AED 847 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 840 return, compared with AED 909 via a stopover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

• flynas: 93% on time
• SAUDIA: 91% on time
• Etihad Airways: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 79–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Riyadh Air and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 431, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 767 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 966, a difference of AED 198.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 21m, compared to 8h 04m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 9h 56m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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