How often are flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have been viewed 116 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Departing from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi will take you 7h 25m. There are 500 mi between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip from £74. This flight start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £20 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flynas from £54 and SAUDIA from £55 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are ANA (73%), Garuda Indonesia (72%) and China Eastern (72%).

Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Tue 15/9

01:00-15:25

1 stop13h 25m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£58

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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02:30-15:25

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

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Mon 2/11

11:20-14:05

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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11:20-14:05

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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00:00-23:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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04:20-07:10

Nonstop1h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/11

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1 stop4h 25m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RUHAUH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 23/10

07:00-15:25

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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15:00-16:00

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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04:20-07:10

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02:00-02:55

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of £107). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to AUH?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between £111 and £244 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £159 on SAUDIA (23 Oct–26 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled. I didnt get a compensation like food and accommodation.

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How popular is this Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight route?
Flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl have been viewed 116 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Departing from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi will take you 7h 25m. There are 500 mi between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi round-trip from £74. This flight start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £20 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include flynas from £54 and SAUDIA from £55 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi are ANA (73%), Garuda Indonesia (72%) and China Eastern (72%).
Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi (average of £107). Flying from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between £111 and £244 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £159 on SAUDIA (23 Oct–26 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi

The most flights from RUH to AUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

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Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between £111 and £244 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £159 on SAUDIA (23 Oct–26 Oct).