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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Riyadh Airport to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 536. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We'll tell you.We compare today's Riyadh Airport to Zayed International Airport prices with what travelers usually pay, so you can see if now's a good time to book or if it's worth waiting.
Abu Dhabi.AED 496 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 17, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Fri, Apr 17, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Zayed International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 496, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 529 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 20, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Riyadh on Sat, Jun 20, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 529, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 537 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 3, returning Thu, Apr 9.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Fri, Apr 3, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Zayed International on Thu, Apr 9, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 537, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 538 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 6, returning Sun, May 31.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Zayed International on Sun, May 31, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 538, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 539 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 4, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Riyadh on Sat, Apr 4, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 539, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 552 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 18, returning Tue, Jul 21.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Sat, Jul 18, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 552, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 568 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 18, returning Thu, Apr 23.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Riyadh on Sat, Apr 18, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departing from Zayed International on Thu, Apr 23, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 568, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 577 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 21, returning Sun, Jul 5.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Riyadh on Sun, Jun 21, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departing from Zayed International on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 577, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 581 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 21, returning Thu, May 28.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Thu, May 21, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departing from Zayed International on Thu, May 28, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 581, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 582 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 31, returning Thu, Apr 9.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Mar 31, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Zayed International on Thu, Apr 9, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 582, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 583 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28, returning Thu, Aug 13.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Thu, Aug 13, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 583, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 583 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 12, returning Wed, Aug 19.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 583, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 597 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Tue, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departing from Riyadh on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departing from Zayed International on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 597, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 637 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 27, returning Sat, Apr 4.Round-trip flight with Saudia and Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Sat, Apr 4, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 637, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 638 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 29, returning Wed, May 20.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Riyadh on Wed, Apr 29, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departing from Zayed International on Wed, May 20, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 638, select.
Abu Dhabi.AED 640 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31, returning Sun, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Sun, May 31, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Zayed International on Sun, Jun 7, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 640, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Zayed International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from AED 785
Apr
from AED 537
May
from AED 581
Jun
from AED 529
Jul
from AED 552
Aug
from AED 583
Sep
from AED 597
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Nov
from AED 775
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Riyadh to Zayed International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

Zayed International

18km from central Abu Dhabi
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from AED 496
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Dubai Al Maktoum International

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from AED 548
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Riyadh to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 496
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week229

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Zayed International is AED 496. 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.
2 hours is the average flight time from Riyadh to Zayed International.
Etihad Airways, Saudia and Flynas fly direct from Riyadh to Zayed International.
There are 229 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Zayed International, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Zayed International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Zayed International Airport on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
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 Zayed International 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 Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Saudia and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zayed International.

Travelers looking to book flights from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi International can make the journey directly with both Etihad Airways or Saudia.

* This information is correct as of April 2019

Airport Information - Arriving

Abu Dhabi International Airport is made up of three passenger terminals and is located around 30 km from the city center of Abu Dhabi. When you have arrived you will find taxis readily available just outside of your passenger terminal; alternatively, bus services are also available if you want to travel on the cheap. There are also plenty of car rental companies in the Skypark Plaza near Terminal 3. The airport is known for its excellent range of amenities and facilities so you won’t be short on things to do. If you fancy a meal or a quick drink you can visit one of many restaurants, fast food outlets and cafés. The airport also has extensive duty-free shopping options alongside other retail and luxury stores. Alternatively, wait in one of the premium airport lounges or connect to the free Wi-Fi network to access the web.

Airport Information - Departing

King Khalid International Airport is Riyadh’s main airport situated around 35 km from the city center. The airport has three main passenger terminals as well as a VIP terminal and a Hajj terminal alongside two other unused terminals. If you plan on driving yourself to the airport, extensive short- and long-term parking facilities are available as public transport to the airport is lacking. The airport itself offers everything you would need for a pleasant experience including several eateries, fast food outlets and cafés as well as duty-free shopping and a range of fashion and designer stores. Several airport lounges are located on site if you want somewhere more private to wait for your flight.

What to Expect in Abu Dhabi

Explore the hotel options that Abu Dhabi has to offer and choose the right accommodation for you. Saudi nationals flying to the UAE can enter the country visa free so long as they present a valid national ID card. The weather in Abu Dhabi is similar to Riyadh during the summer with average highs reaching around 42 degrees and very little rainfall across the year. The time zone is just an hour ahead of Saudi Arabia and the currency used is the United Arab Emirates dirham. In Abu Dhabi prices tend to be a little higher than Riyadh so keep a close eye on your personal finances if you’re on a tight budget. To make the most of your time in the Emirati capital, find some inspiration with the best things to do all year round. Also, check out our guide to the best beach clubs and private beaches.

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