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How to get fromSaudi Arabia to Abu Dhabiby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane ELQ - AUH
    3h 17m
    AED 608–1,653

  2. Drive 884.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riyadh to Abu Dhabicar car 884.8 km
    9h 57m
    AED 360–520

  3. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane DMM - AUH
    5h 24m
    AED 548–762

Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
TicketAED 452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Gulf Air Bahrain, and two other airlines fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) twice daily.

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