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Riyadh Abu Dhabi
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Thu, 23 May RUH - AUH
Mon, 27 May AUH - RUH
£2135 £2090
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Riyadh Abu Dhabi
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Fri, 17 May RUH - AUH
-39 %
£55 £33
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Riyadh Abu Dhabi
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Thu, 09 May RUH - AUH
Sat, 11 May AUH - RUH
£221 £218
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Riyadh Abu Dhabi
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Sat, 04 May RUH - AUH
Sat, 04 May AUH - RUH
£346 £336
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
49% Trains in Abu Dhabi are 49% cheaper than in Riyadh.
Riyadh £0.86
Abu Dhabi £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
36% The average meal is 36% more expensive in Abu Dhabi than in Riyadh.
Riyadh £6.42
Abu Dhabi £8.74
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 4.59 AED
1 AED = 0.22 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 478 miles
Riyadh airports
King Khaled Intl (RUH) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Abu Dhabi airports
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Al Dhafra Ab (DHF) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Bateen (AZI) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Riyadh to Abu Dhabi airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

How long does the flight take to go from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The total flight time between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is of around 01:44 hours on average, considering an average distance of 776 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi is 33£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Abu Dhabi expensive to visit compared to Riyadh?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Abu Dhabi costs an average of 2.62 GBP, 18% cheaper than Riyadh, with a fare of 3.21 GBP, while train tickets costs 49% less in Abu Dhabi: 0.44 GBP against 0.86 GBP in Riyadh. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 8.74 GBP in Abu Dhabi, 36% more than the 6.42 GBP in Riyadh. The price of the coffee is around 29% more expensive in Abu Dhabi, with an average of 4.76 GBP , while in Riyadh the coffee costs 3.70 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The most popular months to book a trip from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are April, November and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The best time of the year to go to Abu Dhabi when flying from Riyadh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riyadh - Abu Dhabi.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Arab Emirates may apply when travelling from Riyadh. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?
The main airport route flying between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is: King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Etihad Airways.
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines.
  • Flynas.
Airlines with indirect flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are:
  • Gulf Air, stoping in Bahrain for 90 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 1 h and 44 m Flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi take, on average, 1 h and 44 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £33 Cheapest price for a flight between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport King Khaled Intl The airport King Khaled Intl is the departure airport operating flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi
Arriving Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport Flights departing Riyadh with Abu Dhabi as destination arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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