Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Take your pick of 57 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 02:05 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AUH to RUH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AUH to RUH flights, with 82.8% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AUH and RUH include:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, Rs13,746 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs21,188. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from AUH to RUH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on time at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to central Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Before locking in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to RUH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your Saudi Arabia travels. Head to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to see highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.
