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229 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest round-trip
453 ﷼
Overall average: 1,038 ﷼
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/29Thu 12/4
RUH - AUH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
229 ﷼
Typical prices: 693 ﷼-1,117 ﷼
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/28
RUH - AUH • Non-stop
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from 453 ﷼ (round-trip)
SAUDIA
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 44% price drop
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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 round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 4
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4:30 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 40mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
453 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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4:30 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 40mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
457 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
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4:30 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 40mnonstop
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2:00 am - 3:05 amAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
468 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Etihad Airways Logo
4:25 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
480 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 3
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4:25 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
502 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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2:30 pm - 5:25 pmRUH-AUH
1h 55mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
506 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 40mnonstop
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2:00 am - 3:05 amAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
510 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 2
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4:25 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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2:00 am - 3:05 amAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
525 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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4:30 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 40mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
536 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:30 pm - 5:25 pmRUH-AUH
1h 55mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
547 ﷼flynas
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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.

When flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Riyadh, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 551 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1,349 ﷼ and 1,252 ﷼ 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 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight229 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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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 229 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 453 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • 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 nonstop 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 1,157 ﷼ 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 1,002 ﷼ 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 round-trip 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 481 ﷼ or less one-way and 1,509 ﷼ 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.

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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 640 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreTanveer, Nov 2025JED - DXB
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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

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

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

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

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

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

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