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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Riyadh Airport (RUH)by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane AUH - RUH
    4h 27m
    SAR 373–1,504

  2. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane DXB - RUH
    7h 34m
    SAR 332–653

  3. Drive 943.9 km

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh-Airport-RUHcar car 943.9 km
    9h 23m
    SAR 392–566

  4. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane SHJ - RUH
    7h 50m
    SAR 513–1,254

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 353Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh Airport (RUH).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 840.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?

Saudia, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) every 3 hours.

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