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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Etihad's Wi-Fi supports basic chat for loyalty members.
Saudia's SkyPriority includes priority check-in lanes.
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October
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December
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Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (AUH-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Riyadh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Abu Dhabi, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh is October, where tickets cost $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $524 and $428 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

 
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Etihad Airways

Etihad's Wi-Fi allows basic chat service for all loyalty members.


Etihad Business Class offers à la carte meals with Emirati dishes.

SAUDIA

Saudia offers a transit visa for long connections, bookable with your ticket.


Saudia's SkyPriority offers dedicated lanes for priority check-in and boarding.

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Low seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.

When to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    There are nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Etihad Airways or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are Etihad Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $367 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Abu Dhabi with another airline. Booking your flights between Abu Dhabi and RUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $114 or less one-way and $161 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

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Tuesday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

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Wednesday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

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Thursday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

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Friday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

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Direct returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, flynas

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
SAUDIAOverall score based on 653 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.8Crew
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They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
JED - JFK
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They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Friendly staff from check in until the crew very helpful and smooth

Departed late Arrived about 40 minutes late The plane parked at the domestic terminal requiring transfer back to international arrivals

Very bad no tv no water no food absolute pathetic ! Couldn’t take zam zam ! No free zam zam water allowance! Dont travel

Poor airlines no infotainment system no food not even water was offered… absolutely not recommended! Nasmiles was not counted couldnt log in flynas app ! The app doesnt work with booking PNR! Please dont fly on these pathetic budget airlines!

Overall a poor experience…. No infotainment system no charging port no food was offered! Not recommended

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

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