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$82+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — AUH
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 27, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/36:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop8h 25m
SAUDIA
Sun 9/64:25 pm
AUH
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/23$172
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/177:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop7h 25m
SAUDIA
Thu 9/243:00 pm
AUH
-
RUH
Nonstop1h 55m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/26$174
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/74:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop10h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 9/144:25 pm
AUH
-
RUH
1 stop8h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/24$180
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop7h 25m
SAUDIA
Sat 9/54:25 pm
AUH
-
RUH
1 stop6h 50m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/23$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/238:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop6h 25m
SAUDIA
Sat 10/34:25 pm
AUH
-
RUH
1 stop10h 15m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/23$201
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/178:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/2412:25 pm
AUH
-
RUH
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$211
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/117:00 am
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop7h 25m
SAUDIA
Sun 12/203:00 pm
AUH
-
RUH
Nonstop2h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/24$222
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2211:00 pm
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop15h 25m
SAUDIA
Thu 2/43:00 pm
AUH
-
RUH
Nonstop2h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/23$223
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1311:00 pm
RUH
-
AUH
1 stop15h 25m
SAUDIA
Mon 12/213:00 pm
AUH
-
RUH
Nonstop2h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 7/24$224

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$82
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less

Good one-way deal

$265 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight deals.
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From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/16

8:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/18

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$222

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/15

5:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/18

3:00 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$223

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/25

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/1

4:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$227

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 2/4

4:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$227

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/27

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 2/5

4:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$227
Quickest round-trip

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/14

11:15 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/31

3:00 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$242

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/27

11:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 2/6

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$244

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/23

11:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 1/2

3:00 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$245
Cheapest one-way

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/27

10:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$83

RiyadhAbu Dhabi

RUH - AUH

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/22

4:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$83

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Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of $145). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 July 27, 2026.

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 59% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $237 and $355 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $172 on SAUDIA (Sep 3-Sep 6).

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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA,Etihad Airways, andflynas 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.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,492 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
flynas
6.9
Okay
100 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
690 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    The Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight path was viewed by 127 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $222, SAUDIA can have you in Abu Dhabi from Riyadh in 6h 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $125 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are flynas and SAUDIA, starting at $151 and $193 round-trip. Etihad Airways is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from flynas and SAUDIA, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi for a low price.

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

    Consider Garuda Indonesia (88%), Asiana Airlines (83%) or flynas (83%) 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 $1,382 for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $156 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of $145). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$125Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flynasCheapest$151Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$193Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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