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$53 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $258-315
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/28Thu 10/30
RUH - AUH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$53
Typical prices: $105-232
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/22
RUH - AUH • Non-stop
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Etihad's economy offers bid on a Neighbor Free seat.
Saudia provides a prayer area in economy class.
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (RUH-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
Etihad Airways Logo
4:25 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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2:00 am - 3:05 amAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
$117Etihad Airways
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Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 20
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2:35 pm - 5:35 pmRUH-AUH
2h 00mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
$122Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 5:25 pmRUH-AUH
1h 55mnonstop
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2:00 am - 3:05 amAUH-RUH
2h 05mnonstop
$125Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 24
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2:30 pm - 5:25 pmRUH-AUH
1h 55mnonstop
flynas Logo
6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
$136flynas
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 30
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4:25 am - 7:10 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
$139Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 am - 7:05 amRUH-AUH
1h 45mnonstop
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2:00 am - 2:45 amAUH-RUH
1h 45mnonstop
$147Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
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1:35 pm - 6:55 amRUH-AUH
16h 20m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 3:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
$151Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 24
SAUDIA Logo
4:00 am - 3:25 pmRUH-AUH
10h 25m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 10:40 pmAUH-RUH
7h 15m1 stop
$188SAUDIA
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Sat, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 9
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2:30 pm - 5:25 pmRUH-AUH
1h 55mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:15 pmAUH-RUH
2h 00mnonstop
$189flynas
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 10
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7:00 am - 3:25 pmRUH-AUH
7h 25m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 11:40 pmAUH-RUH
8h 15m1 stop
$192SAUDIA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi departing in October.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is September, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $360 and $334 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $157, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Etihad Airways

Etihad offers complimentary Wi-Fi for First Class passengers, enhancing connectivity during flights.


Economy travelers can bid on a Neighbor Free seat for extra space, enhancing comfort.

SAUDIA

Saudia offers a prayer area in economy, providing a unique space for religious observance.


Business class features dine on demand, allowing flexible meal times to suit your schedule.

Read more about SAUDIAby Ramsey Qubein
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi was $53 for a one-way ticket and $117 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Riyadh and on arrival in Abu Dhabi.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Riyadh from Riyadh King Khaled Intl and will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $322 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $277 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh and AUH 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    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 Abu Dhabi from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $120 or less one-way and $309 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. 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 Riyadh to Abu Dhabi? 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.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 635 reviews
7.9Crew
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
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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

2.0 MediocreThomson, Jul 2025RUH - COK
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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.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

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.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

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