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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 4:30 am and lands at 6:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:22 am.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 47m, covering 1,295 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi range from C$ 262 to C$ 444, with an average of C$ 340 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 262 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 337 round-trip and layover options via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) at C$ 350.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights are:

• flynas: 93% on time
• SAUDIA: 91% on time
• Etihad Airways: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 30–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Riyadh Air and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 244, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• AMEX
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Connecting flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 301 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 383, a difference of C$ 82.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 04m, compared with 9h 56m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh (Gulf Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• flynas: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.