Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (AUH-RUH): nonstop upgrade & award space

Etihad Airways, Saudia, and Flynas fly nonstop between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Riyadh (RUH), roughly 39 times a week. With Etihad Airways running most of the schedule, the shape of a week is predictable, which makes an open premium seat on a given date easy to spot and quick to lose. 2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia across every AUH to RUH date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Abu Dhabi to Riyadh flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for AUH to RUH, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

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Scheduled nonstop departures from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)
Date Flight Airline Departs AUH Arrives RUH Duration Aircraft
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:551h 55m32N
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:1015:152h 5m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:551h 55m32N
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
XY 236Flynas18:4519:301h 45m32N
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:551h 55m32N
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:451h 45m32Q
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m32Q
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
XY 236Flynas18:4519:301h 45m32N
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:451h 45m32N
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
XY 236Flynas18:4519:301h 45m32N
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:451h 45m321
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q
EY 551Etihad Airways02:0002:451h 45m32N
EY 553Etihad Airways07:5508:401h 45m321
EY 555Etihad Airways14:2015:151h 55m32Q
SV 573Saudia15:0015:551h 55m320
XY 236Flynas18:4519:301h 45m32N
EY 559Etihad Airways20:3021:251h 55m32Q

Showing all 39 scheduled AUH to RUH departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on AUH to RUH departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia, date by date. Open the calendar for Abu Dhabi to Riyadh to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each AUH to RUH departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Riyadh nonstop

Carriers operating AUH to RUH nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about AUH to RUH

How far is Riyadh from Abu Dhabi?
AUH to RUH covers about 500 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to RUH?
Etihad Airways, Saudia, and Flynas fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia.
How many flights a week are there from AUH to RUH?
About 39 nonstop flights a week run between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh in the current schedule, operated by Etihad Airways, Saudia, and Flynas. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from AUH to RUH depart?
Scheduled AUH to RUH nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 02:00 and 20:30, local time at Abu Dhabi. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on AUH to RUH?
Open the AUH to RUH route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Saudia, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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