Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

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 10

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International

Question 11

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 12

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 13

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh depart?

Accepted Answer

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 14

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£75
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£131
Cheapest round-trip	£91
Average round-trip	£185
Nonstop flights in September	£76 – £530

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 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	3	4	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	4	4	3	4	4	2	4
Weekly flights: 46 total	Daily flights: 6.57 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Etihad Airways	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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
Gulf Air Bahrain	GFA	GF	No
Flyadeal	FAD	F3	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	42°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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