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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Riyadh to Dubai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 372
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week945

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Dubai: Dubai, Sharjah, Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Al Maktoum International, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is AED 372. 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.
2 hours is the average flight time from Riyadh to Dubai.
Saudia, Emirates and Flynas fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.
There are 315 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Dubai, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Dubai is usually July.
If you're flying from Riyadh Airport, the cheapest airport near Dubai is Dubai Al Maktoum International – which is 44.4 km away from the center of Dubai. We've found flights to this airport from AED 372.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Dubai on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 32°C. August is typically the warmest month in Dubai, when it usually averages around 42°C. You can expect the least rain in May. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 15°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, flyadeal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

Dubai has two international airports, Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. While Dubai International Airport is by far the busier airport in the country, Al Maktoum International Airport is still relatively new although growing by the year. There are five airlines operating flights from Riyadh to Dubai: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas, Saudia and SaudiGulf Airlines. All carriers fly from Riyadh to Dubai International Airport, currently the only Dubai airport handling direct flights from Riyadh.

* This information is correct as of May 2019

Airport Information - Arriving

Dubai International Airport is the main airport in Dubai handling around 90 million passengers annually. There is a vast selection of facilities and amenities open to travelers at the airport to ensure your stay is a pleasant one. Alongside duty-free shopping passengers can look forward to browsing through designer and luxury goods, while there are many places to eat and drink if you need to refuel. The airport is comprised of three passenger terminals - while Terminals 1 and 3 are connected to the Dubai Metro, Terminal 2 can be reached using the free shuttle bus service from the other terminals if you need to transfer. Many visitors to Dubai rent a car.

Al Maktoum International Airport is Dubai’s second airport, inaugurated in 2010. While the airport is not yet running at full capacity, it is taking on new routes every year. At the airport there are many amenities open to passengers including duty-free shopping, designer stores and multiple places to eat and drink. Once the Dubai World Central Mall is complete the number of shops, restaurants and facilities will rival that of Dubai International Airport.

Airport Information - Departing

Riyadh's main airport is King Khalid International Airport, located 35 km outside of the city center. The airport is made up of five passenger terminals, although currently just three terminals are operational due to renovation work. The new Terminal 5 is reserved for domestic operations, while Terminals 1 and 2 handle international flights. While Terminals 1 and 2 are within walking distance, passengers needing to transfer from Terminal 5 will have to use the free shuttle bus service. There are many amenities available to travelers at the airport whether it’s duty-free shopping, restaurants or a place to grab a hot drink.

What to Expect in Dubai

Check out Dubai's top hotels to ensure that you have the best stay. In Dubai the weather stays hot all year round, peaking over the summer and cooling down a bit during the winter months. Nationals from Saudi Arabia are permitted to enter into the country without a visa, but will need to bring a national ID card. Be advised that Dubai is one hour ahead of Riyadh so make sure you put your clocks forward. Discover the best things to do in Dubai. Also find out what you can do at night and for free.


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