Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH): Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudia. The two airports are 500 miles (805 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Doha, Bahrain and Dammam and more.
How many miles AUH to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 7,500 | $63.40–73 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 10,000 | $68.40–78 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $85.80–151.40 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $35.40–45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $50.40–545 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $75.40–245 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $80.20–439.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AUH to RUH
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book AUH to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways, Saudia
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
AUH to RUH with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
3L - Via Dammam (DMM)Etihad Airways, then Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more
+2 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole way3LJ9J9
+1 - Via Gassim (ELQ)Etihad Airways, then Saudia
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Salalah (SLL)Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then Flynas3L
- Via Madinah (MED)Etihad Airways, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
AUH to RUH: common questions
How many miles does AUH to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. Next cheapest: Starlux (COSMILE) (10,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and American AAdvantage (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to RUH?
Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Riyadh by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Riyadh (RUH) are 500 miles (805 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to RUH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Doha (DOH), Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI) and Gassim (ELQ). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.