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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)

AUH — RUH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 September 11, 2025.

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June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (average of $914). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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 AUH to RUH?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, such as SAUDIA and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
634 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

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

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

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

    Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl have been viewed 27 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh round-trip from $186. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SAUDIA. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh consider choosing KLM (87%), Etihad Airways (82%) or SAUDIA (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh 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 Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (average of $914). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$186Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$263Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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