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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi from AED 305

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — AUH
26 Dec — 2 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 21 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 984

One-way from

AED 305

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

AED 999
1/1-3/1
  • 1/1-3/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 30m total
  • Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
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6/1
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
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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 21 December 2024.

Sun 22/1206:20RUH - AUH
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1216:20AUH - RUH
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12AED 973
Tue 31/1216:40RUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/102:20AUH - RUH
Nonstop1h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12AED 1,168
Tue 31/1203:15RUH - AUH
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 5/118:40AUH - RUH
1 stop6h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12AED 1,385
Sun 22/1210:25RUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 40mSAUDIA
Sun 29/1214:30AUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 21/12AED 1,645
Tue 31/1204:00RUH - AUH
1 stop9h 10mEgyptair
Sat 4/102:50AUH - RUH
1 stop10h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 21/12AED 4,242
Sat 21/1202:45RUH - AUH
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/1202:15AUH - RUH
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12AED 4,962
Sun 22/1207:00RUH - AUH
2 stops17h 00mBiman Bangladesh
Sat 28/1202:45AUH - RUH
2 stops27h 25mBiman Bangladesh
Deal found 21/12AED 15,961

Find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

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RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/1

01:00-06:30

1 stop4h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 3/1

02:10-08:10

1 stop7h 00m

AED 984

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/1

04:30-07:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 16/1

20:30-21:35

Nonstop2h 05m

AED 999

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 25/3

23:00-15:25

1 stop15h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/6

14:30-15:25

Nonstop1h 55m

AED 1,028

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/1

11:55-17:30

1 stop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 12/1

22:30-10:25

1 stop12h 55m

AED 1,260

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 2/1

18:00-22:45

1 stop3h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 4/1

23:30-10:55

1 stop12h 25m

AED 1,774

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/2

02:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/2

02:15-05:45

1 stop28h 30m

AED 2,696

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/1

04:00-14:10

1 stop9h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/1

21:50-03:05

1 stop30h 15m

AED 3,243

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 24/1

07:00-00:55

2 stops16h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 25/1

02:45-05:10

2 stops27h 25m

AED 15,002

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/1

07:00-19:55

1 stop11h 55m

AED 305

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/1

01:40-16:25

1 stop13h 45m

AED 610

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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 13 December 2024.

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 21 December 2024.

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 21 December 2024.

The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Saturday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 21 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, SAUDIA and Etihad Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
710 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,208 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,899 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

Gulf Air
7.3
Good
222 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

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 12 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 35m 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?

    Flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have been viewed 211 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at AED 999, 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 1,028 and AED 1,260, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 610. Users have also found prices from AED 661 and AED 679 on Etihad Airways and SAUDIA, respectively.

  • 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 (92%), ANA (87%), SAUDIA( 87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 396. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 558 on average our data indicates AED 2,989 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 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 757AverageAED 1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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