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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RUH to AUH on Thu, Mar 12), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$107 departing on Wed, Mar 4 and returning on Sat, Mar 7.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways Flynas Saudia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  It takes about 1 hour 43 minutes to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.

• When is the best time to book flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 99 flight per week flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY554 (10:32) Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY552 (04:39)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  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 Thu, Mar 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$51.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
  · 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.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on February 27, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at US$54.

• Which airports can I fly to for Abu Dhabi from Riyadh?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with King Khalid International Airport to Zayed International Airport (RUH-AUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ).

• Is there any time difference between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

  The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

  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.