Cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $128
Flynas Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Nov 7 — Sun, Nov 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight $67
Flynas Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Nov 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is currently $67
Last-minute weekend getaway $141
Etihad Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Oct 25 — Mon, Oct 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is currently $141
Cheapest business class flights $880
Gulf Air 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is currently $880
Fastest flight 1 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–185
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–305

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • Etihad
    Nonstop
    from $143
    Typical price: $195–335
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    from $187
    Typical price: $195–375
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
    21 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from $128
    Typical price: $160–620
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
    11 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $322
    Typical price: $315–440
    93 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
  • Gulf Air
    from $331
    Typical price: $320–480
    35 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - AUH Every day
  • IndiGo
    17 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - AUH Every day

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 28 min 17 mi
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    Dammam Saudi Arabia 3 hr 53 min 229 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 39 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 22 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Abu Dhabi

  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 25 min 17 mi
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 1 hr 46 min 83 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 53 min 93 mi
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 1 hr 21 min 59 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

When are the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $115 to $185.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $143, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $187, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 27.
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $128, flying from Nov 7 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $322, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 19.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $331, flying from Oct 25 to Oct 26.
What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi starts at $128 from Fri, Nov 7 to Sun, Nov 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $67 and departs on Wed, Nov 26.
How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
When should you fly to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Abu Dhabi Festival (Mar) and Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Oct). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

In terms of nonstop flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Etihad flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 93 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are:
  • Saudia offers 7 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • Flynas offers 7 nonstop flights and 11 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • Gulf Air offers 35 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
  • IndiGo offers 17 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $143, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $187, flying from Oct 23 to Oct 27.
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $128, flying from Nov 7 to Nov 9.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $322, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 19.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $331, flying from Oct 25 to Oct 26.
Which airlines have direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad, Saudia and Flynas fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
  • There are 28 Etihad direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi at price $141 is offered by Etihad from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27.
Which airlines have direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad, Saudia and Flynas fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
  • There are 28 Etihad direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi available?
There are direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi start at $128 from Fri, Nov 7 to Sun, Nov 9 with Flynas.
How can I find nonstop flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi start at $880 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with Gulf Air.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi start at $128 from Fri, Nov 7 to Sun, Nov 9.
How can I book business class trips from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
To book business class trips from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi starts at $141 from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27 with Etihad.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi at price $141 is offered by Etihad from Sat, Oct 25 to Mon, Oct 27.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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