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

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 03:59
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 22:29.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

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

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh takes 1h 59m, covering 500 miles.

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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh range from £125 to £229, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £125 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £150 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £158 for direct.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights are:

• flynas: 86% on time
• SAUDIA: 84% on time
• Etihad Airways: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £250, which is 151% above the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £192, a difference of £68.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 05m, compared to 5h 59m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 9h 44m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Riyadh is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kingdom Center is one of the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flynas: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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