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Flight deals from Zayed International to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £123. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.£72 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.
Riyadh.£72 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.
Riyadh.£75 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
Riyadh.£75 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £75, select.
Riyadh.£76 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £76, select.
Riyadh.£77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Riyadh.£77 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Riyadh.£78 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £78, select.
Riyadh.£83 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £83, select.
Riyadh.£84 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £84, select.
Riyadh.£84 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £84, select.
Riyadh.£86 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Zayed International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.
Riyadh.£102 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
Riyadh.£102 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
Riyadh.£104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.
Riyadh.£121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from £102
Jul
from £102
Aug
from £76
Sep
from £75
Oct
from £75
Nov
from £72
Dec
from £77
Jan
from £83
Feb
from £84
Mar
from £72
Apr
from £86
May
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Abu Dhabi to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£72
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 58 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week199

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Riyadh is £114. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Riyadh.
Etihad Airways, Saudia and Flynas fly direct from Zayed International to Riyadh.
As of June 2026, there are 217 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Riyadh is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport on Friday, 11 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Riyadh is one hour behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Choose from 38 weekly Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 02:00 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.

  • Your AUH to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • With direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Riyadh (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.

  • Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to RUH flights. An impressive 86.96% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between AUH and RUH include:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dammam Airport

    • Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • At the moment, £72 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £114. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AUH to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from AUH to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport.

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • 75% of flights leaving from Zayed International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Zayed International Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.

  • Have an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AUH:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • After your Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has arrived, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a good option within easy reach of RUH.

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From Riyadh Airport, Riyadh is approximately 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kms (240 miles) away to the north-east, its top attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.

  • Always wanted to see King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Riyadh.

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