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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?
Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45-60 min | SAR 4-SAR 8 (single journey fare) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
50-75 min | SAR 15-SAR 25 (varies by route) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | economical option | |
25-45 min | SAR 80-SAR 150 (metered; varies by destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
25-45 min | SAR 60-SAR 120 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-45 min | SAR 55-SAR 110 (surge pricing may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | local ride-hailing option | |
25-45 min | SAR 150-SAR 300 (pre-booked; fixed rate) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | business travelers | |
25-45 min | SAR 150-SAR 400 (per day; varies by vehicle) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
Notes:
- Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Riyadh
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.03 | Tue 10.03 | Wed 11.03 | Thu 12.03 | Fri 13.03 | Sat 14.03 | Sun 15.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.03 | Tue 17.03 | Wed 18.03 | Thu 19.03 | Fri 20.03 | Sat 21.03 | Sun 22.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 41 total | Daily flights: 5.86 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.03 | Tue 24.03 | Wed 25.03 | Thu 26.03 | Fri 27.03 | Sat 28.03 | Sun 29.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 61 total | Daily flights: 8.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 30.03 | Tue 31.03 | Wed 01.04 | Thu 02.04 | Fri 03.04 | Sat 04.04 | Sun 05.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | SV | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| flynas | KNE | XY | Yes |
| Gulf Air Bahrain | GFA | GF | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Riyadh
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 20°C | 9°C |
| February | 23°C | 12°C |
| March | 28°C | 15°C |
| April | 33°C | 21°C |
| May | 38°C | 26°C |
| June | 41°C | 28°C |
| July | 43°C | 29°C |
| August | 42°C | 29°C |
| September | 39°C | 26°C |
| October | 34°C | 21°C |
| November | 26°C | 15°C |
| December | 21°C | 11°C |
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