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Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $110 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $211 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $292, a difference of $130. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 3:56 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:26 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes 1h 56m, covering 500 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

SAUDIA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flynas has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights are:

• SAUDIA: 86% on time
• flynas: 85% on time
• Etihad Airways: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 5h 19m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 5h 49m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Riyadh is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh range from $165 to $303, with an average of $213 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.