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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 499 and AED 1,058 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 643 on SAUDIA (12 Nov–21 Nov).

Question 1

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 40m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Saturday 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 499 and AED 1,058 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 643 on SAUDIA (12 Nov–21 Nov).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Jeddah (JED) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl have been viewed 1,960 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 2h. 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?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at AED 392, 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 400 and AED 489, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 56% 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 195. Users have also found prices from AED 207 and AED 307 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (average of AED 624). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,594). 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 Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 328 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at AED 712.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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: flynas (52%), China Eastern (48%), SAUDIA (45%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, SAUDIA and flynas. 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 38% 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 4 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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 643
One-way from	AED 342
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	AED 819
Good round-trip deal	AED 980 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 670 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 392	AverageAED 921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	CheapestAED 400	AverageAED 635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
flynas	CheapestAED 489	AverageAED 683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights

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

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

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 499 and AED 1,058 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 643 on SAUDIA (12 Nov–21 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

The most flights from AUH to RUH are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday 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 Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

Jeddah (JED) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 40m.

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

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

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Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights typically cost between AED 499 and AED 1,058 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 643 on SAUDIA (12 Nov–21 Nov).