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 2,820 and AED 676 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 529 on SAUDIA (1 Jul-22 Jul). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Jeddah (JED) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

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 2,820 and AED 676 in July.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was AED 529 on SAUDIA (1 Jul-22 Jul). 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

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 30m.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 401.

Question 10

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 1,728 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

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Departing from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh will take you 1h 55m. The distance from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh is about 805 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 12

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

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Currently priced at AED 383, 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 438, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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 173. Users have also found prices from AED 216 and AED 227 on flynas and SAUDIA, respectively.

Question 14

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (average of AED 588). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,814). 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 15

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 Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

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The most flights from AUH to RUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Question 17

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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 19

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay AED 2,328 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is AED 505 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at AED 518.

Question 20

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: Air France (100%), TAP Portugal (59%), ANA (40%).

Question 21

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 evening could potentially save you up to 63% on airfare.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 17 flights from Zayed Intl to King Khaled Intl, all of which are around 1h 55m 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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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.

Question 28

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 29

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.

Question 30

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

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Round-trip from	AED 529
One-way from	AED 378
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,814
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,114 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 577 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 383	AverageAED 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 397	AverageAED 661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
flynas	CheapestAED 438	AverageAED 682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights

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