Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.

Question 5

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, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków, Glasgow.

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 Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, 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 Riyadh and Abu Dhabi?

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Traveling between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, 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?

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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, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£153
Nonstop flights in September	£83 – £537
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus A1 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	45-60 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Bus A2 to Al Wahda Bus Station	40-55 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	Al Wahda area access
Taxi (metered)	30-45 min	AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Careem	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing app
Private transfer	30-45 min	AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	30-45 min	AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) 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	4	3	3	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
flynas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 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	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
flynas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 3 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	4	3	4	3	3
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1	1	3	2	4	4	2
flynas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 40 total	Daily flights: 5.71 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

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

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	16°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	29°C	20°C
April	33°C	23°C
May	38°C	27°C
June	40°C	29°C
July	41°C	31°C
August	41°C	31°C
September	39°C	29°C
October	35°C	25°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	18°C

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