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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights:

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

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

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $213 round-trip, compared to $295 via a layover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and Riyadh Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $238, a difference of $37. 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 am and lands at 6:09 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:24 am.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $216. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 49m, 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.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

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

• flynas: 92% on time
• Etihad Airways: 90% on time
• SAUDIA: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 90% of the time on average.

Evening 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 Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 7h 40m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 8h 04m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi range from $168 to $288, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.