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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 3:59 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

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

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes 1h 59m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh range from $166 to $304, with an average of $210 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $199 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $209 for nonstop.

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

• flynas: 86% on time
• SAUDIA: 84% on time
• Etihad Airways: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $491, which is 271% above the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $90.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 5h 59m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 9h 44m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

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

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.