Travelling from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh. Following the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is one hour ahead of Riyadh.
With 146 weekly flights between the two airports, Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Saudia operates the earliest flight at 00:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from RUH to DXB is with flyadeal at 23:25.
Leave enough time to get on your RUH to Dubai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai tickets are available for booking. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is where you'll arrive.
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai. The most popular include:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from RUH to Dubai with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Dammam King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
RUH is about 27 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai? Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are close to RUH. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
85% of flights departing from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport reach their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai flight is R 893. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,820. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from RUH to Dubai, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices throughout the month and walk away with an epic deal.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dubai International Airport around three weeks before your flight from RUH to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
After your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 20 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near DWC. Unwind and get cosy after your RUH to Dubai flight at any of these well-located options:
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Dubai in December.
Lock in a Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dubai:
Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dubai to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres southwest of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.