On this page, you can book flight tickets for the Abu Dhabi — Riyadh route. The distance between the cities is 781 km, and the flight frequency reaches approximately 32 flights per week.
Flights are operated by Etihad Airways, Flynas, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the price dynamics chart and calendar to choose the best offer. You can also check in advance how to get to Abu Dhabi airport and how to get from Riyadh airport to the city.
The table shows direct flights Abu Dhabi → Riyadh for the selected date. The flight takes about 1h 45m. Regular flights are operated by Etihad, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas. Departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport, arrivals at King Khaled International Airport.
Each row shows: local departure time, destination city and airport, flight number with airline, terminal or gate and status. Click a flight to open its details and switch to search. To view another day, change the date above the table.
The climate in Riyadh is characterized by extremely hot summers, with temperatures reaching 43.1°C in July. The most comfortable weather conditions are seen in January, with a daytime high of around 20.5°C and a minimal chance of precipitation.
From a budget perspective, the most cost-effective month to fly is September, with tickets starting from 6,600 ₽. Based on the current schedule, prices peak in June, starting from 8,733 ₽.
The optimal time for a trip is considered to be October or November. During these months, the heat subsides to moderate levels, and flight costs remain affordable—starting from 7,511 ₽ in October.
Below is the calendar of lowest prices for Abu Dhabi — Riyadh flights by day. Pick a convenient date and see the fare instantly. The cheapest flights on this route start at 6,600 RUB in September, the most expensive reach around 10,993 RUB in June. If your dates are flexible, the calendar helps you pick the lowest fare for the period you need. To view round-trip prices, switch to the “Round-trip” tab above the calendar and pick a departure date — the right-side calendar will then highlight the lowest return fares for each day.
Regular flight connections between the cities are provided by three main airlines: Etihad Airways, Flynas, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Most flights on this route are direct, which significantly reduces travel time. A detailed schedule, flight frequencies by day of the week, and carrier specifics are provided in the list below.
Flights Abu Dhabi — Riyadh depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport and land at King Khaled International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries and airports on this route: airlines, schedules and travel guides.
The average travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 781 km.
Flights are operated by Etihad Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines, as well as the low-cost carrier Flynas.
Yes, there are about 32 direct flights per week on this route, providing a steady daily connection.
All flights from Abu Dhabi arrive at King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located in Riyadh.
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand. We recommend checking the current minimums in the low-price calendar and monitoring the price dynamics chart on this page.
