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Find cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi from 277 ﷼

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

How much is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
3:55 am - 5:30 pmRUH-AUH
5h 35m1 stop
2:30 am - 11:15 amAUH-RUH
8h 45m1 stop
502 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 4
3:55 am - 5:30 pmRUH-AUH
5h 35m1 stop
1:05 pm - 5:30 pmAUH-RUH
4h 25m1 stop
592 ﷼Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 16
1:00 am - 5:00 pmRUH-AUH
7h 00m1 stop
10:25 am - 5:45 pmAUH-RUH
7h 20m1 stop
765 ﷼SAUDIA
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Thu, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 12
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmRUH-AUH
16h 00m1 stop
9:30 am - 11:40 amAUH-RUH
2h 10mnonstop
768 ﷼SAUDIA
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Thu, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 12
12:25 am - 10:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
4:55 pm - 6:45 pmAUH-RUH
1h 50mnonstop
825 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Tue, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 21
6:50 pm - 4:35 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
10:20 am - 12:10 pmAUH-RUH
1h 50mnonstop
832 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 14
10:40 am - 1:45 amRUH-AUH
6h 05m1 stop
9:15 pm - 10:40 amAUH-RUH
13h 25m1 stop
1,316 ﷼Gulf Air
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Sun, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 21
2:00 pm - 1:55 amRUH-AUH
3h 55m1 stop
10:15 pm - 7:55 amAUH-RUH
9h 40m1 stop
1,503 ﷼Gulf Air
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Fri, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 31
6:55 am - 7:15 pmRUH-AUH
3h 20m1 stop
12:25 am - 7:15 amAUH-RUH
6h 50m1 stop
2,421 ﷼Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 27
6:55 am - 7:15 pmRUH-AUH
3h 20m1 stop
12:25 am - 7:15 amAUH-RUH
6h 50m1 stop
2,474 ﷼Qatar Airways
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Thu, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 27

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

277 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for 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.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 367 ﷼ or less one-way and 1,486 ﷼ or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi was found 89 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is October.
  • Morning departure is around 22% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • How long does a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi take?

    The average nonstop flight takes 1h 35m, covering a distance of 1,295 km.

  • How many flights are there between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

    There are 423 (nonstop) flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi per week, averaging 60 per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi found on KAYAK was with Etihad Airways for 326 ﷼. SAUDIA proposed a round-trip connection from 765 ﷼ and Etihad Airways from 825 ﷼.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

    The airlines most regularly connecting Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are SAUDIA (15 flights per day), Etihad Airways (12 flights per day), and flynas (11 flights per day).

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

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

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    The earliest flight leaves Riyadh at 4:25 am and lands in Abu Dhabi at 7:10 am.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    The last flight leaves Riyadh at 10:50 pm and lands in Abu Dhabi at 1:35 am.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, Korean Air, China Eastern, ANA, Asiana Airlines, SAUDIA, and flynas.

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

    flydubai, and Emirates 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 A321-100/200 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 nonstop flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are Gulf Air and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of 1,253 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.5, Gulf Air is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 1,103 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi due to COVID-19?

    Etihad Airways, SAUDIA and China Eastern have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • 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.

Top 3 airlines serving 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.
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 KAYAK reviews.
7.5
Gulf AirOverall score based on 891 reviews
77crew
72entertainment
76overall
77boarding
75comfort
71food
Airline reviews

Few people on the plane - Was great! The plane was late to board and over an hour late to arrive. They said it was airport control. How can these things not be booked it advance? Very frustrating!

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Few people on the plane - Was great! The plane was late to board and over an hour late to arrive. They said it was airport control. How can these things not be booked it advance? Very frustrating!

Pros: "Good evening, this is Sarah Al-Makhlouf. I booked a ticket from your website, but it happened to me a great deal. My ticket was from Riyadh to Bahrain, but when I went to the airport, I could not get on the plane, and the reason was that the flight was going to Dubai, not to Bahrain. Is there any solution to this issue, And where is my money? I will send you the ticket in the e-mail, and at the airport they said that it is not strange on your site that the traveler falls into this problem, how can you sell tickets to a particular destination without making sure, who bears the responsibility now?"
Cons: "Good evening, this is Sarah Al-Makhlouf. I booked a ticket from your website, but it happened to me a great deal. My ticket was from Riyadh to Bahrain, but when I went to the airport, I could not get on the plane, and the reason was that the flight was going to Dubai, not to Bahrain. Is there any solution to this issue, And where is my money? I will send you the ticket in the e-mail, and at the airport they said that it is not strange on your site that the traveler falls into this problem, how can you sell tickets to a particular destination without making sure, who bears the responsibility now?"
Pros: "The ground staff from the help desk was helpful enough"
Cons: "I could have been rebooked a flight without having to pay for it. Who wants to lost his or her passport? It was very inconvenient and stressful for me, at least free rebooking would have ease my situation."
Pros: "Pleasant and efficient crew made a middle of the night flight (01.00 - 05.30) quite bearable! Food good too."
Pros: "Once we were in the air (see below), everything was very good."
Cons: "Poor organisation at the airport (maybe notGulfAir's fault). Flight slightly delayed. Gate changed at last minute, board said "Boarding now", but we then waited something like 30 minutes at the new gate to actually start boarding."
Pros: "One of the crew members was very happy and chirpy with all passengers. She was chatting and making sure everyone's needs were met and comfortable."
Cons: "Entertainment. Hollywood movies weren't working."
Cons: "The food needs to improve and the movies are old. The actual flight was nice."
Pros: "Business class was really enjoyable with a flat bed. Food was delicious and served with a smile. Crew was helpful and easy to talk to."
Cons: "Entertainment and selection of movies could be improved. The Hollywood movies did not work, others did."
Pros: "They are not as bad as their reputation states"
Cons: "Gulf air staff at cairo airport refused to give me the boarding pass of the 2nd flight while i was returning from cairo, while in dubai they gave me both boarding passes Although i told them the layover is under an hour Luckily bahrain airport accepts mobile check in and i barely caught the flight"
Pros: "The airplane was clean an good and the crew was nice"
Cons: "The food could be better."
Cons: "Slight inconvenience having to wait for a connecting flight, which delayed our arrival plans at the destination...."
Pros: "Good service"
Cons: "The airline staff Abu Dhabi were very unhelpful. They have our seats away to other people. Then they lost our bags. Horrible experience. Would never fly them again!"
Cons: "Quality of on board food and courtesy of flight attendants really needs improvement. Etihad wasn't like this a decade ago."
Pros: "Planes were good with good leg room"
Cons: "For Asian Veg Meal, they served Paneer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The spacing between meals was quite large. Entertainment options for adults and kids were quite limited."
Cons: "If a flight was delayed you should arrange something to enhance the security check procedure for the passengers of connecting flight. Qatar airways had done that for the passengers."
Pros: "Only 2nd leg- the crew was better"
Cons: "Crew was bad/ food options were horrible/ boarding wasn’t very comfortable/ space in the aircraft was bad/ entertainment was limited/"
Pros: "I am amazed of how good is the crew and how nice they are. Also, like the seats and the food/drinks compare to American companies. You will never feel hungry on this airline."
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Thank you for the upgrade, I felt like a queen"
Cons: "NA"
Pros: "Etihad is always my first choice in aircraft, in-flight service and ground staff. I've flown them all, and Etihad is a best-in-class..."
Pros: "Boarding and checking was effortless. The crew was attentive. Food was very good."
Cons: "Seats are too cramped"
Pros: "Crew was good, food was very good,seats were fine."
Cons: "Entertainment options could be better. The entertainment system needed reboot."
Pros: "I had my own row of seating because the flight was pretty empty so it was very comfortable"
Cons: "Nothing. Excellent flight"
Cons: "Entertainment wasn’t working , toilet not enough only 2 at the end of plane"
Cons: "Flight has been delayed for 1 hr without an prior notice"
Pros: "Seats are narrow, net doesn’t work, bathrooms are not clean"
Pros: "This is the 1st time i am using Saudia Airlines , I like to thank everyone the people who was serving there . they are wonderful and moderate..."
Cons: ".............."
Pros: "The flight was short and service was adequate as such."
Cons: "The late flight, lack of flight information, and no attendant make it frustrating and difficult to plan your arrangements upon arrival."
Pros: "One of the bathrooms was out of order. The entertainment crashed fir at least an hour. Will not fly again if avoidable! Refused to give us water"
Pros: "Overall, service was very good"
Cons: "there is no entertainment Also, regarding airport in Riyadh AUH make sure to verify your gate number. I don’t think they put it on boarding pass"
Cons: "Poor catering services. I was starving whole 21 hour flight from Dhaka to NYC. They don’t sever enough meal to passengers so avoid this airline"

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/19Thu
1 stopMultiple Airlines
5h 35mRUH-AUH
277 ﷼
10/11Wed
1 stopMultiple Airlines
5h 35mRUH-AUH
292 ﷼
10/15Sun
1 stopMultiple Airlines
5h 35mRUH-AUH
296 ﷼
10/7Sat
1 stopMultiple Airlines
12h 45mRUH-AUH
307 ﷼
10/8Sun
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 45mRUH-AUH
326 ﷼
10/8Sun
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 45mRUH-AUH
341 ﷼
10/25Wed
1 stopSAUDIA
10h 00mRUH-AUH
532 ﷼
1/9Tue
1 stopSAUDIA
10h 30mRUH-AUH
603 ﷼
10/7Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
17h 10mRUH-AUH
3,287 ﷼
10/26Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
9h 30mRUH-AUH
8,055 ﷼

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Last minute flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/4Wed
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 45mRUH-AUH
10/8Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
8h 00mAUH-RUH
645 ﷼
10/5Thu
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
12h 45mRUH-AUH
10/8Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
8h 00mAUH-RUH
660 ﷼
10/5Thu
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 45mRUH-AUH
10/8Sun
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
8h 00mAUH-RUH
667 ﷼
10/4Wed
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 45mRUH-AUH
10/6Fri
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 50mAUH-RUH
840 ﷼
10/2Mon
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 45mRUH-AUH
10/3Tue
nonstopEtihad Airways
1h 50mAUH-RUH
858 ﷼
10/5Thu
nonstopSAUDIA
2h 00mRUH-AUH
10/8Sun
nonstopSAUDIA
2h 05mAUH-RUH
1,151 ﷼
10/4Wed
multi-stopSAUDIA
11h 00mRUH-AUH
10/14Sat
nonstopSAUDIA
2h 00mAUH-RUH
1,278 ﷼
10/5Thu
multi-stopGulf Air
9h 50mRUH-AUH
10/7Sat
multi-stopGulf Air
3h 45mAUH-RUH
1,510 ﷼
10/6Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 30mRUH-AUH
10/13Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 40mAUH-RUH
2,830 ﷼
10/4Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
22h 30mRUH-AUH
10/7Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
28h 40mAUH-RUH
2,998 ﷼

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Riyadh - Abu Dhabi Flights

Departure:

Riyadh (RUH)Saudi Arabia

Destination:

Abu Dhabi (AUH)United Arab Emirates

Cabin classes:

4,130 ﷼
7,669 ﷼
648 ﷼

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