Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 691 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 919 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Riyadh generally make it to Abu Dhabi in 1h 50m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,295 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Riyadh and land in Abu Dhabi, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (4).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi was 219 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 479 ﷼ for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 4:20 am and will be landing in Abu Dhabi at 7:10 am.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

Question 8

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. They are: Etihad Airways, SAUDIA and flynas. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Etihad Airways at 363 ﷼ for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Etihad Airways.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is October, where tickets cost 538 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1,272 ﷼ and 1,109 ﷼ respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

How often are flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi historically see delays in approximately 10% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 104 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Etihad Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of 751 ﷼, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 24

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh usually cost between 542 ﷼ and 1,080 ﷼ in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 479 ﷼ on SAUDIA (Oct 11-Oct 18).

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Abu Dhabi is flynas, followed by flyadeal and SAUDIA.

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