Cheap flights from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Flights starting at $90. Choose between Air Arabia, flynas, or Flyadeal to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

$90

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$92

Cheapest round-trip

$209

Average round-trip

$220

Nonstop flights in March

$92 – $544

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Book your trip to arrive at Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, or Dubai Bus Station. The distance between Riyadh and Dubai is 873 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, flynas, Flyadeal, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Fly Dubai. Riyadh and Dubai have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Dubai, consider visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Burj Khalifa, and Abu Dhabi (island).

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

AirlineSun 19.03Mon 20.03Tue 21.03Wed 22.03Thu 23.03Fri 24.03Sat 25.03
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Flyadeal
3333233
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

AirlineSun 26.03Mon 27.03Tue 28.03Wed 29.03Thu 30.03Fri 31.03Sat 01.04
2233232
3333333
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22222---2
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

AirlineSun 02.04Mon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04
flynas
3222233
3333333
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 09.04 - Sat 15.04

AirlineSun 09.04Mon 10.04Tue 11.04Wed 12.04Thu 13.04Fri 14.04Sat 15.04
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Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Dubai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Air ArabiaABYG9No0
0
flynasKNEXYYesNo
FlyadealFADF3Yes0
0
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYesNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYesNo

United Arab Emirates COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in United Arab Emirates – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from Saudi Arabia can enter Dubai, DXB, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Dubai
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saudi Arabia
  • Mandatory health insurance

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United Arab Emirates in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Dubai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Dubai takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Riyadh and Dubai?
The flight distance between Riyadh and Dubai is 873 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Dubai?
Several carriers operate flights between Riyadh and Dubai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Flyadeal, Air Arabia, flynas, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Fly Dubai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, Manila, Lucknow, Cairo, Abha, Tabuk, Kuwait City, Dhaka, Istanbul, Beirut, New Delhi, Amman, Patna, Muscat, Jizan, Ta if, Alexandria, Chennai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and Doha, London, Istanbul, Muscat, Mumbai, Beirut, New Delhi, Manila, Kuwait City, Cairo, Tel Aviv, New York, Dhaka, Karachi, Singapore, Amman, Denpasar, Kochi, Malé, Kuala Lumpur.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Dubai?
The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Abu Dhabi International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar.
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