Cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | SAR 478 | flyadealNonstop2 hrSat, Dec 20 — Mon, Dec 22 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently SAR 478 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | SAR 224 | flyadealNonstop2 hrSun, Dec 21 | The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently SAR 224 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | SAR 478 | flyadealNonstop2 hrSat, Dec 20 — Mon, Dec 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Dubai is currently SAR 478 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | SAR 3,895 | Air India, Air India Express2 stops19 hrSat, Dec 27 — Mon, Dec 29 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently SAR 3,895 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 45 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes 1 hr 45 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Riyadh to Dubai per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Dubai is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
| December Cheapest | Typical prices: SAR 385–730 |
|---|---|
| February Most expensive | Typical prices: SAR 520–1,050 |
Popular airlines from Riyadh to Dubai
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Riyadh to Dubai in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- FlynasNonstopfrom SAR 546Typical price: SAR 450–95081 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - DWC, DXBEvery day624 weekly connecting flightsRUH - DWC, DXB, SHJEvery day
- SaudiaNonstopfrom SAR 872Typical price: SAR 810–1,60065 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - DXBEvery day92 weekly connecting flightsRUH - DXBEvery day
- flydubaiNonstopfrom SAR 822Typical price: SAR 770–1,45035 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - DXBEvery day
- flyadealNonstopfrom SAR 478Typical price: SAR 435–80035 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - DWC, DXBEvery day
- EmiratesNonstopfrom SAR 1,196Typical price: SAR 1,200–1,70022 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - DXBEvery day
- Air ArabiaNonstopfrom SAR 628Typical price: SAR 580–1,65014 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - SHJEvery day
Popular airports near Riyadh
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Riyadh center and popularity with travelers.
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH)RiyadhSaudi Arabia30 min27 km
- King Fahd International Airport (DMM)DammamSaudi Arabia4 hr368 km
- Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)Al Qassim ProvinceSaudi Arabia3 hr 43 min340 km
- Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)Al HofufSaudi Arabia3 hr 27 min290 km
Popular airports near Dubai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Dubai center and popularity with travelers.
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)DubaiUnited Arab Emirates28 min10 km
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)SharjahUnited Arab Emirates35 min28 km
- Zayed International Airport (AUH)Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 11 min106 km
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR)FujairahUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 19 min106 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Dubai
The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Dubai are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from SAR 385 to SAR 730.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from SAR 478. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from SAR 224.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 546, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 29.
- The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 872, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 822, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 478, flying from Dec 20 to Dec 22.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 1,196, flying from Dec 20 to Dec 22.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 628, flying from Dec 26 to Dec 29.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai starts at SAR 478 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at SAR 224 and departs on Sun, Dec 21.
1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to Dubai.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to Dubai.
In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 81 nonstop flights and 624 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC), Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 81 nonstop flights and 624 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC), Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai are:
- Saudia offers 65 nonstop flights and 92 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- flydubai offers 35 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- flyadeal offers 35 nonstop flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC), Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- Emirates offers 22 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- Air Arabia offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from SAR 478. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from SAR 224.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 546, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 29.
- The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 872, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 822, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 478, flying from Dec 20 to Dec 22.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 1,196, flying from Dec 20 to Dec 22.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is SAR 628, flying from Dec 26 to Dec 29.
Flynas, flyadeal, Saudia, flydubai, Emirates and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.
- There are 81 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 65 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 22 Emirates direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Air Arabia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Dubai at price SAR 478 is offered by flyadeal from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
Flynas, flyadeal, Saudia, flydubai, Emirates and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.
- There are 81 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 65 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 22 Emirates direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Air Arabia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and Dubai start at SAR 478 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22 with flyadeal.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Dubai start at SAR 3,895 from Sat, Dec 27 to Mon, Dec 29 with Air India, Air India Express.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Dubai start at SAR 478 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Dubai starts at SAR 478 from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22 with flyadeal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Dubai at price SAR 478 is offered by flyadeal from Sat, Dec 20 to Mon, Dec 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Riyadh
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- DubaiSAR 539Dec 27 — Dec 29Nonstop1 hr 55 minflyadeal
- Los AngelesSAR 2,924Apr 23 — Apr 261 stop27 hr 50 minBritish Airways
- Hong KongSAR 2,535Jan 30 — Feb 21 stop10 hr 25 minEtihad
- LondonSAR 1,175Jan 31 — Feb 21 stop11 hrPegasus
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