AED 231 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

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.

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

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

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

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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 781 return, compared with AED 1,085 via a stopover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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 SAUDIA and Riyadh Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 738 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 874, a difference of AED 136. 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Al Wahda Mall, Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, and Khalifa Center. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:15 and lands at 06:03
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 00:23.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of AED 794. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 48m, 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 382, 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights are:

• flynas: 93% on time
• SAUDIA: 90% on time
• Etihad Airways: 89% on time

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

Evening 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 Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 21m, compared to 7h 40m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 8h 04m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Return flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi range from AED 616 to AED 1,058, with an average of AED 794 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 616 counts as a good deal.