How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia?

The average flight time between United Arab Emirates and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia's capital), is 2 hours and 1 minute. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Abu Dhabi.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Saudi Arabia?

Saudia, Flynas, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, China Eastern and Asiana Airlines all fly non-stop to Saudi Arabia.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia is currently May.

Can I get a direct flight to Saudi Arabia?

Yes – you can fly direct to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and many more destinations in Saudi Arabia.

How much are round-trip flights to Saudi Arabia?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia is AED 154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest city to fly into is Dammam, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Dammam.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest airport in Saudi Arabia is Dammam – we've found flights from AED 154 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Saudi Arabia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Saudi Arabia is Wednesday, May 15, 2024 , to Dammam Airport.

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Cheapest plane ticket found	AED 154
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 23 mins
Possible destinations	28
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	1,651

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Dammam.AED 154 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 15, returning Thu, May 16.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi departing from Zayed International on Wed, May 15, arriving in Dammam.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi departing from Dammam on Thu, May 16, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 154, select.

Riyadh.AED 316 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 8, returning Tue, Feb 11.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Sat, Feb 8, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Riyadh on Tue, Feb 11, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 316, select.

Madinah.AED 324 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 19, returning Mon, May 20.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi departing from Zayed International on Sun, May 19, arriving in Madinah.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi departing from Madinah on Mon, May 20, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 324, select.

Jeddah.AED 501 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 7, returning Sat, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Sat, Dec 7, arriving in Jeddah.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Jeddah on Sat, Dec 14, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 501, select.

Jazan.AED 699 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 25, returning Sat, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 25, arriving in Jazan.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Jazan on Sat, Jun 1, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 699, select.

Abha.AED 726 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 17, returning Fri, Jun 21.Round-trip flight with flyadeal.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departing from Dubai on Mon, Jun 17, arriving in Abha.Inbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departing from Abha on Fri, Jun 21, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 726, select.

Gassim.AED 735 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 4, returning Sat, Jul 6.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Dubai Bus Station on Thu, Jul 4, arriving in Gassim.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Gassim on Sat, Jul 6, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 735, select.

Tabuk.AED 760 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 14, returning Tue, Jun 18.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Dubai on Fri, Jun 14, arriving in Tabuk.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Tabuk on Tue, Jun 18, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 760, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time between United Arab Emirates and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia's capital), is 2 hours and 1 minute. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Abu Dhabi.
: Saudia, Flynas, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, China Eastern and Asiana Airlines all fly non-stop to Saudi Arabia.
: We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia is currently May.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and many more destinations in Saudi Arabia.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia is AED 154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest city to fly into is Dammam, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Dammam.
: The cheapest airport in Saudi Arabia is Dammam – we've found flights from AED 154.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Saudi Arabia is Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to Dammam Airport.

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What Airlines Fly to Pakistan From the UAE?

There are a number of airlines operating direct flights from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, including Etihad Airways and Emirates.

If you are looking to travel to Saudi Arabia from the UAE, there are a large number of destinations in the country handling direct flights from the UAE. If you are in the UAE, the places you can travel to directly in Saudi Arabia include Jeddah, Dammam, Tabuk, Yanbu, Hail, Taif, Gassim, Abha, Jazan, Riyadh, Madinah, Bani Awad and Al Qunaytirah.

King Abdulaziz International Airport is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia located just outside of Jeddah, while King Khalid International Airport is located outside of Riyadh and ranks as the second busiest airport in the country.

Arriving in Saudi Arabia

The majority of airports in Saudi Arabia will be served by taxis, although at some of the smaller airports it may be a good idea to prearrange a private transfer before arriving just in case. Public transport isn’t widely utilized in Saudi Arabia by travelers, although a small number of airports will be served by public buses including Madinah and Dammam. Car rental services are also no guarantee but many airports including Riyadh and Madinah have car rental agencies on site if you require your own vehicle.

Reasons to Visit Saudi Arabia

The vast country of Saudi Arabia encompasses the majority of the Arabian Peninsula and shares a border with the UAE. Home to two of Islam’s holiest cities, Saudi Arabia is also a country with a rich history with plenty of exciting opportunities for travelers. If you are interested in visiting heritage sites and ancient landmarks, Mecca and Medina, there are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Al Hijr Archeological Site and the At-Turaif District. Millions of Muslims flock to Mecca each year as part of the Hajj pilgrimage. Mecca itself is a busy city known as a center of culture in Saudi Arabia, while the sprawling city of Riyadh is another great city destination for travelers. The Arabian Desert makes up a significant portion of the country as a whole, but there are plenty of fun activities to do outdoors including camping and desert excursions if you are after an adventure.

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Saudi Arabia Travel Information

UAE nationals traveling to Saudi Arabia don’t need to worry about having a visa, although you will need to show a valid national ID card. The weather in the country is very hot on a similar level to the UAE with average temperatures exceeding 40 degrees during the summer months. However, temperatures can get surprisingly chilly at night over the winter months in some areas of the country, although you are unlikely to ever need a jacket. The currency used in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal and the country is just an hour behind the UAE time zone.

* This information is correct as of June 2019