Flying from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI): What you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Dubai to Red Sea International Airport flight.
Red Sea International Airport is located in Umluj. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. You can get from DXB to RSI on flydubai's 10:40am flight.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Dubai to RSI. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Get to your destination in one go from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) can be booked from here.
Flydubai is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport departing from DXB.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and RSI is flydubai.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Dubai to RSI, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is one option when leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to RSI flight:
71% of flights out of Al Maktoum International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Getting from Red Sea International Airport (RSI) to central Umluj
Red Sea International Airport to central Umluj is roughly 64 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport is R 2,472. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,531. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to RSI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Dubai to Red Sea International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. June is the quietest month to visit Umluj. January is when most people book flights from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Umluj is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Dubai to RSI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Umluj
Start your Umluj trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Red Sea International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
The old Emirate Palace in Umluj and Beach park are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Umluj to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Prince Fahd bin Sultan Mosque.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu is another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Umluj. No trip is complete without a visit to Flamingo beach, Yanbu Beach and Royal Commission Beach Yanbu.