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

Etihad Airways, Saudia, and Flynas fly nonstop between Riyadh (RUH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), 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 RUH to AUH date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

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Riyadh to Abu Dhabi flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for RUH to AUH, 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Date Flight Airline Departs RUH Arrives AUH Duration Aircraft
EY 552Etihad Airways04:1507:152h32N
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m321
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
EY 556Etihad Airways16:4519:452h32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:1507:152h32N
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m321
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
XY 235Flynas14:4017:351h 55m32N
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:1507:152h32N
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m321
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:2007:101h 50m32Q
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m32Q
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
XY 235Flynas14:4017:351h 55m32N
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:2007:101h 50m32N
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m32Q
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
XY 235Flynas14:4017:351h 55m32N
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:2007:101h 50m32Q
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m321
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q
EY 552Etihad Airways04:2007:101h 50m32N
EY 554Etihad Airways10:1013:001h 50m321
SV 572Saudia11:1514:051h 50m320
XY 235Flynas14:4017:351h 55m32N
EY 556Etihad Airways16:5019:451h 55m32Q
EY 560Etihad Airways22:3001:151h 45m32Q

Showing all 39 scheduled RUH to AUH 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 RUH to AUH departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia, date by date. Open the calendar for Riyadh to Abu Dhabi 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 RUH to AUH departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Abu Dhabi nonstop

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

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Frequently asked questions about RUH to AUH

How far is Abu Dhabi from Riyadh?
RUH to AUH 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 RUH to AUH?
Etihad Airways, Saudia, and Flynas fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia.
How many flights a week are there from RUH to AUH?
About 39 nonstop flights a week run between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi 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 RUH to AUH depart?
Scheduled RUH to AUH nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 04:15 and 22:30, local time at Riyadh. 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 RUH to AUH?
Open the RUH to AUH 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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