What to know about flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is approximately 773.86 km. It takes around 1 hour 51 minutes on average to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$47
Saudia Saudia RUH-AUH 7h 25m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 30
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Cheapest round-trip
$136
Saudia Saudia RUH-AUH 8h 25m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
773.86 km
Flight distance
1h 51m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $47 and round-trip from $136. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi operate an average of 22 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 46.9% on-time departure rate and a 85.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are Saudia, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Saudia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of one-way flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is October, with an average price of $78; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $205.

$205
$142
$78
$15
    Cheapest
  • $205
    Aug
  • $112
    Sep
  • $78
    Oct
  • $127
    Nov
  • $151
    Dec
  • $129
    Jan
  • $101
    Feb
  • $177
    Mar
  • $101
    Apr
  • $175
    May
  • $195
    Jun
  • $186
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are available on Sep 4, with fares starting at $63.

$71
$67
$63
$59
  • $69
    3
    Sep
  • $63
    4
  • $65
    5
  • $65
    6
  • $71
    7
  • $67
    8
  • $67
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (RUH-AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers one-way fares as low as $47 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RUH to AUH on Fri, Oct 30), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $136 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Sat, Sep 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Saudia Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 54 flight per week flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Saudia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SV6248 (04:24) Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY3206 (11:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 30, with one-way flights priced at just $47.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Saudia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on September 17, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at $136.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), and Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ). Flights from King Khalid International Airport to Zayed International Airport (RUH-AUH) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $171. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is $254. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.