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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 1,476 and AED 2,049 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 481 on Etihad Airways (25 Jan-26 Jan). Find deals

Question 1

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh delayed?

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About 8% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Wednesday 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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 1,476 and AED 2,049 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 481 on Etihad Airways (25 Jan-26 Jan). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Over the past year, flynas have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flight route?

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Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl have been viewed 2,356 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

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Departing from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh will take you 2h. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh is about 805 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 8

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

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Currently priced at AED 381, Etihad Airways will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SAUDIA and flynas - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 397 and AED 431, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as AED 167. Users have also found prices from AED 207 and AED 227 on flynas and SAUDIA, respectively.

Question 10

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (average of AED 264). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in January is currently the most expensive (average of AED 411). 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

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

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

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

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The most flights from AUH to RUH are scheduled on a Saturday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, 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 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

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On average you can expect to pay AED 801 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is AED 219 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at AED 558.

Question 16

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

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh on time: KLM (92%), China Eastern (90%), ANA (90%).

Question 17

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, flynas and SAUDIA. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

Question 19

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

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Booking a flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is your only option if you wish to fly from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. On a typical day, there are 14 flights from Zayed Intl to King Khaled Intl, all of which are around 2h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Zayed Intl to Riyadh.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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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 Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.

Question 22

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh 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 23

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.

Question 25

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	AED 481
One-way from	AED 224
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 819
Good round-trip deal	AED 757 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 386 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 387	AverageAED 1,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 397	AverageAED 1,275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
flynas	CheapestAED 438	AverageAED 707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights

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