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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

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

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 297 round-trip, compared to C$ 413 via a layover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 30–C$ 140 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 SAUDIA and Riyadh Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Abu Dhabi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 281 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 333, a difference of C$ 52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 am and lands at 6:07 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:22 am.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the route average of C$ 303. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 224 to C$ 1,251. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 399, which is 87% above the typical average for this route.

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: 90% on time
• Etihad Airways: 89% on time

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 7h 40m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 8h 04m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi range from C$ 235 to C$ 403, with an average of C$ 303 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 235 counts as a good deal.