Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh takes around 1.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

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The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh is 806 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

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Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast, Tel Aviv.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?

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Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

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The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

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Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

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Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£132
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£179
Cheapest round-trip	£209
Average round-trip	£276
Nonstop flights in June	£115 – £1,042

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Riyadh Metro (Line 6)	45-60 min	SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
SAPTCO Airport Bus	50-75 min	SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	economical option
Airport Taxi	25-45 min	SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber	25-45 min	SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Careem	25-45 min	SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Private Transfer	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers
Rental Car	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
Etihad Airways	---	---	---	---	2	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	3	2	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	3	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 29 total	Daily flights: 4.14 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	2	2	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 27 total	Daily flights: 3.86 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
Etihad Airways	3	2	2	2	2	2	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 23 total	Daily flights: 3.29 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Gulf Air Bahrain	GFA	GF	No
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SVA	SV	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	20°C	9°C
February	23°C	12°C
March	28°C	16°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