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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi from AED 283

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — AUH
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in December or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 937

One-way from

AED 283

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 1,076
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/2-8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 January 2025.

Fri 24/104:30RUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 26/102:20AUH - RUH
Nonstop1h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/1AED 937
Thu 23/101:00RUH - AUH
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/202:10AUH - RUH
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1AED 955
Mon 20/110:50RUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mSAUDIA
Tue 21/116:25AUH - RUH
1 stop9h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/1AED 966
Wed 19/201:45RUH - AUH
1 stop13h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 23/212:20AUH - RUH
1 stop9h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1AED 1,271
Sat 25/112:05RUH - AUH
1 stop5h 30mGulf Air
Sun 26/102:15AUH - RUH
1 stop9h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 18/1AED 2,163

Find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi within your budget

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RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/2

04:30-07:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/2

02:20-03:15

Nonstop1h 55m

AED 937

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/2

01:00-06:30

1 stop4h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/2

19:20-03:45

1 stop9h 25m

AED 962

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 31/1

01:00-15:25

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/2

14:30-15:40

Nonstop2h 10m

AED 1,087

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/2

01:45-16:25

1 stop13h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/2

12:20-21:00

1 stop9h 40m

AED 1,271

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 16/2

02:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 23/2

02:15-01:15

1 stop24h 00m

AED 2,777

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/3

12:05-22:45

1 stop9h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/3

19:20-03:45

1 stop9h 25m

AED 3,048

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 16/2

07:00-01:00

2 stops17h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/2

02:45-05:10

1 stop27h 25m

AED 16,351

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/2

05:20-19:55

1 stop13h 35m

AED 283

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/2

10:50-13:35

Nonstop1h 45m

AED 551

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 18/2

16:40-19:25

Nonstop1h 45m

AED 639

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Sunday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 19 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and SAUDIA. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

7.4
Good
685 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

7.2
Good
218 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Breakfast food portion was very small and not enough. The intervals between food was long. Other things were good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    If you wish to fly to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh, then you need to book flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. There are 7 flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Zayed Intl (AUH) per day to choose from. Flights to Abu Dhabi from King Khaled Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 40m is how long a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 937, Etihad Airways will fly you from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SAUDIA and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 1,087 and AED 1,271, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (89%), ANA (87%), Korean Air( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 451. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 646 on average our data indicates AED 1,722 when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapestAED 690AverageAED 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 757AverageAED 1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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