RiyadhtoAbu DhabiFlight Time
RUH–AUH · Nonstop
Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) to Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is about 1h 37m, covering 500 miles. Etihad Airways and Saudia fly the route nonstop with 4/day departures, from 04:20 to 22:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 500 mi | Nonstop | 4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways and Saudia operate 4/day flights from RUH to AUH. Departures leave from Terminals 5 and 2 at RUH.
- First departure
- 04:20
- Last departure
- 22:30
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | 3/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 04:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
AUH to RUH flights — 3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RUH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 28 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The estimated flight time from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is about 1h 37m, based on the 500-mile flying distance.
How far is Riyadh from Abu Dhabi?
Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is about 500 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Etihad Airways and Saudia fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), with 4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Etihad Airways and Saudia fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
What aircraft fly from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
The RUH–AUH route is flown with Airbus A320 family.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Abu Dhabi
- DXB - DubaiDubai International Airport · 72 mi from AUHFlights to DXB