Riyadh to Abu Dhabi Award Flights
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a intra-Middle East award route served by 3 of the airlines AwardLocker tracks.
Airlines on RUH → AUH
American Airlines
American AAdvantage · Flagship Business · Flagship First
American Airlines sweet spots →Sweet spots for Riyadh → Abu Dhabi
The best redemption for this intra-Middle East route depends on which programs your points live in. Here are the most efficient uses of points across the airlines that fly it:
- American AAdvantage: Qatar Qsuite to the Middle East and onward to Africa/Asia
- Delta SkyMiles: Delta One to Europe using Virgin Atlantic or Air France miles
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: Delta One from the US to Europe for 50K miles one-way
How to book Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points
- Search live availability on AwardLocker for RUH → AUH.
- Identify which program prices the segment lowest in your preferred cabin.
- Transfer credit card points (Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt, Citi) to that program if you don't already have a balance.
- Book directly on the airline's site — AwardLocker links you straight to the booking page.
- Set a saved-search alert to be notified when better space opens.
Programs that book RUH → AUH
Cabin options on this route
- Economy
- Flagship Business (business)
- Flagship First (first)
- Delta One (business)
- Upper Class (business)
More from Riyadh (RUH)
Frequently asked questions
How many miles is a flight from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi in business class?
Business class award pricing on RUH → AUH varies by program. Saver awards typically range from 45,000 to 95,000 points one-way depending on whether you book via a fixed chart (Alaska, Turkish, Avios) or a dynamic program (SkyMiles, MileagePlus).
Which credit card points transfer to airlines flying RUH → AUH?
Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Bilt Rewards, and Citi ThankYou all transfer to at least one airline operating this route. AwardLocker shows the cheapest option per cabin in real time.
When should I book a Riyadh to Abu Dhabi award flight?
Book as early as possible — most airlines release saver award space at schedule loading (~330 days before departure). A second wave often appears 2-4 weeks before departure. AwardLocker alerts notify you the moment new space opens.
Can I redeem points for first class from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi?
Yes — first class is published on this route via at least one carrier we track. Saver first availability is rare and typically opens far in advance or at the last minute.
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