Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Riyadh takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Dubai and Riyadh is 873 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include flynas, Flyadeal, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Arabia, Riyadh Air, Fly Dubai, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Colombo, Denpasar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila, Abu Dhabi.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar, Khasab.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Riyadh with Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Qatar Airways, Flyadeal.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Dubai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Dubai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Dubai and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar, Khasab

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Riyadh depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Riyadh arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Dubai and Riyadh depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Dubai and Riyadh arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£61
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£116
Cheapest round-trip	£113
Average round-trip	£125
Nonstop flights in August	£64 – £1,233

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Riyadh Metro (Line 6)	45-60 min	SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
SAPTCO Airport Bus	50-75 min	SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	economical option
Airport Taxi	25-45 min	SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber	25-45 min	SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Careem	25-45 min	SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Private Transfer	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers
Rental Car	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Flyadeal	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
flynas	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Saudi Arabian Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air Arabia	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Riyadh Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Flyadeal	---	3	3	3	2	---	1
flynas	1	4	4	4	4	1	4
Saudi Arabian Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air Arabia	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Riyadh Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 34 total	Daily flights: 4.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Flyadeal	3	3	3	3	3	1	---
flynas	5	4	4	4	4	1	1
Saudi Arabian Airlines	---	5	5	5	---	---	---
Air Arabia	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Riyadh Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	20°C	9°C
February	23°C	12°C
March	28°C	16°C
April	33°C	21°C
May	38°C	26°C
June	42°C	28°C
July	43°C	29°C
August	42°C	29°C
September	39°C	26°C
October	34°C	21°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SVA	SV	Yes
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Flyadeal	FAD	F3	Yes

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