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AED 220 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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14:35 - 17:35RUH-AUH
2h 00mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45AUH-RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 455
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
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14:35 - 17:35RUH-AUH
2h 00mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45AUH-RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 459
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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14:35 - 17:35RUH-AUH
2h 00mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45AUH-RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 463
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
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04:20 - 07:05RUH-AUH
1h 45mdirect
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14:15 - 15:15AUH-RUH
2h 00mdirect
AED 481Etihad Airways
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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08:00 - 15:25RUH-AUH
6h 25m1 stop
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16:25 - 21:50AUH-RUH
6h 25m1 stop
AED 643SAUDIA
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Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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01:00 - 15:25RUH-AUH
13h 25m1 stop
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14:30 - 15:25AUH-RUH
1h 55mdirect
AED 646SAUDIA
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
04:20 - 07:05RUH-AUH
1h 45mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45AUH-RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 650Etihad Airways
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
SAUDIA Logo
07:00 - 15:25RUH-AUH
7h 25m1 stop
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16:25 - 22:50AUH-RUH
7h 25m1 stop
AED 654SAUDIA
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Sun, 17 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
16:45 - 19:35RUH-AUH
1h 50mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
08:05 - 09:00AUH-RUH
1h 55mdirect
AED 665Etihad Airways
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
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10:15 - 13:05RUH-AUH
1h 50mdirect
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02:00 - 02:45AUH-RUH
1h 45mdirect
AED 731Etihad Airways
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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 Thursday, 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 Monday 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 May, where tickets cost AED 701 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,330 and AED 1,296 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flightAED 220
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% 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 60 for a one-way ticket and AED 124 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?

    Lufthansa, and flydubai offer 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 1,203 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 976 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 430 or less one-way and AED 1,753 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

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Friday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

ANA, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top 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 623 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.9Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.1Food
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

10.0 ExcellentNadine, May 2025NUM - RUH
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

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