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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (RUH-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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RUH-AUH
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AUH-RUH
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RUH-AUH
1h 45mdirect
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
flynas
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RUH-AUH
1h 45mdirect
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
SAUDIA
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RUH-AUH
1h 45mdirect
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
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RUH-AUH
1h 50mdirect
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
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RUH-AUH
1h 50mdirect
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
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RUH-AUH
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AUH-RUH
2h 05mdirect
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Etihad's economy offers bid on a Neighbor Free seat.
Saudia provides a prayer area in economy class.
Expert advice
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 34% price drop
October
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
KLM
Thu 11/9
RUH - AUH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
KLM
Thu 11/9
RUH - AUH • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Airlines
SAUDIA

Saudia offers a prayer area in economy, providing a unique space for religious observance.


Business class features dine on demand, allowing flexible meal times to suit your schedule.

Read more about SAUDIAby Ramsey Qubein
Etihad Airways

Etihad offers complimentary Wi-Fi for First Class passengers, enhancing connectivity during flights.


Economy travelers can bid on a Neighbor Free seat for extra space, enhancing comfort.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Abu Dhabi back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is May, where tickets cost C$ 265 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 489 and C$ 470 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 264, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Lufthansa, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    There are direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 504 or less one-way and C$ 580 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA,flynas

Etihad Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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