Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between AED 736 and AED 1,118 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 503 on SAUDIA (9 Oct–11 Oct).

Question 1

How often are flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

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

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between AED 736 and AED 1,118 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 503 on SAUDIA (9 Oct–11 Oct).

Question 6

How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have been viewed 108 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

For as low as AED 654, SAUDIA can have you in Abu Dhabi from Riyadh in 14h 30m. The distance between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is about 805 km.

Question 8

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

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Currently priced at AED 441, 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 flynas and SAUDIA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 468 and AED 533, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

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For one-way options, check prices for SAUDIA. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 218. Users have also found prices from AED 244 and AED 250 on Etihad Airways and flynas, respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 532). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,260). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Question 12

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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 14

What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 433. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 503 on average, our data indicates AED 1,631 when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

Question 15

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 (73%), Garuda Indonesia (73%), China Eastern( 72%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Consider Etihad Airways, flynas or SAUDIA when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 14 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 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically takes.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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.

Question 21

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.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi with no change fees?

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Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 503
One-way from	AED 220
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,032
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,863 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 554 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 441	AverageAED 994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
flynas	CheapestAED 468	AverageAED 706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 533	AverageAED 1,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between AED 736 and AED 1,118 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 503 on SAUDIA (9 Oct–11 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between AED 736 and AED 1,118 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 503 on SAUDIA (9 Oct–11 Oct).