Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport takes on average 1 hour 49 minutes. The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Every week, there are 56 flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you'd like to jet off early, take the 02:05 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from RUH to AUH is 22:45 with Etihad Airways.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Saudia offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Abu Dhabi — plus maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if time allows.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and AUH:
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Hamad International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the latest information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from RUH to AUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is $106. The cheapest price for a return flight is $204. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from RUH to AUH, reserve your journey 9 months before the departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 33 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near RUH. Whether you have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Book a hotel near AUH if you're taking a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Abu Dhabi. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you want to explore Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RUH to AUH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from RUH to AUH:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are attractions you won't want to skip in Abu Dhabi.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Abu Dhabi escape.