Question 1

How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?

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Flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have been viewed 198 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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For as low as AED 375, Etihad Airways can have you in Abu Dhabi from Riyadh in 1h 45m. The distance between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is about 805 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently priced at AED 675, SAUDIA will fly you from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to SAUDIA, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Etihad Airways for as low as AED 888. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Booking 46 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. Find deals

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 242. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 338 on average our data indicates AED 1,220 when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

Question 10

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

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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 (100%), KLM (83%), SAUDIA( 82%).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 12

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

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To save up to 141% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi from AED 911 1-2 weeks out and tickets from AED 1,274 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh average AED 1,064. You can even find prices in May for less than AED 1,064, as users have found deals to Abu Dhabi from as low as AED 466. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

Question 14

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 78% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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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 18 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.

Question 16

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Round-trip from	AED 375
One-way from	AED 184
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 1,238
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,425 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 490 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 675	AverageAED 972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 888	AverageAED 1,199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi from AED 184

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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