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$67+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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RUH — AUH
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$67
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/182:35 pmRUH - AUH
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/202:15 pmAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$155
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/248:40 amRUH - AUH
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/272:00 amAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$157
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/254:20 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mEtihad Airways
vie. 10/312:00 amAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$160
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/254:20 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/14:25 pmAUH - RUH
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$164
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/264:25 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mEtihad Airways
sáb. 11/12:00 amAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$168
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jue. 10/304:25 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mEtihad Airways
sáb. 11/12:00 amAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/134:20 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/182:20 amAUH - RUH
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$175
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sáb. 10/256:00 amRUH - AUH
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
sáb. 11/14:25 pmAUH - RUH
1 stop8h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 9/10$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/294:25 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/26:15 pmAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$186
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dom. 10/2610:00 pmRUH - AUH
1 stop16h 25mSAUDIA
dom. 11/24:25 pmAUH - RUH
1 stop12h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 9/11$187
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mié. 11/124:25 amRUH - AUH
Nonstop1h 45mEtihad Airways
jue. 11/132:00 amAUH - RUH
Nonstop2h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/10$188

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RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 10/25

4:20 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 10/31

2:05 am-7:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

$177

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 10/25

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

sáb. 11/1

4:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$185

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 12/29

4:25 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 1/2

6:15 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$186

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 10/13

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

dom. 10/19

4:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$188

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 12/30

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

vie. 1/2

4:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$190

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

vie. 10/10

11:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 10/16

2:30 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$191

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 10/23

1:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

mar. 10/28

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$193

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 10/29

1:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

dom. 11/2

4:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 45m

$193

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 11/13

10:30 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 11/13

2:00 am-3:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$194

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 2/8

11:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

jue. 2/12

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$208

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Etihad Airways, and flynas from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    You will need to book a flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you want to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. At least 3 different airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Zayed Intl (AUH) on a regular basis. There are 15 flights to Abu Dhabi from the Riyadh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RUH to AUH to be around 1h 40m.

  • How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    For as low as $185, SAUDIA can have you in Abu Dhabi from Riyadh in 8h 25m. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 500 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is flynas. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $117 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SAUDIA and Etihad Airways, starting at $178 and $238 round-trip. flynas is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Consider Air France (100%), KLM (83%) or SAUDIA (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay $956 for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $83 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $219.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flynasCheapest$117Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$178Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$238Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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