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Flights from Riyadh to Dubai

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Dubai usually start at $138 for a return trip. Get more information on the route, airports, and weather below, or start the search by selecting your travel dates.
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Route details

868 km
Distance

Flight prices to Dubai

$138 – $151
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Dubai

Ethiopian Airlines
Emirates
Saudia
Flydubai
and 3 more airlines

Weather now

☀️
+75°F
Clear sky

Airports

DXB
11km
DWC
36km

Flight prices from Riyadh to Dubai

Typically the return flight from Riyadh to Dubai costs about that much:
From:
Riyadh
Jeddah
New York
Tokyo
Dammam
$138 – $151
$138
Cheap
$144
Average price
$151
Expensive
Our users typically choose flights from Riyadh to Dubai within this price range. If you come across prices over $151, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Lars
Founder, CEO
The prices on this route are quite stable: $138 – $151. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Dubai?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Riyadh to Dubai flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $60 to $61. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $60 – $78.
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Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Dubai an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Riyadh to Dubai with other routes:
Cheap
Price per kilometer: 0.17 $ / km
Flight prices to Dubai ($138 – $151) are pretty cheap compared to other destinations.

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai

There are 7 airlines that fly directly from Riyadh to Dubai: Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Saudia, Flydubai, Dragonair Cargo, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas if you are departing from Riyadh. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from King Khalid International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Dubai International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday, Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai

Ethiopian Airlines
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
Emirates
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
Saudia
0
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
Flydubai
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
Dragonair Cargo
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
FAI rent-a-jet
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
flynas
RUH
DXB
PN
WT
ŚR
CZ
PT
SO
ND
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Riyadh to Dubai

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Riyadh to Dubai, including flynas, Flydubai, Saudia, Emirates and others.
flynas
Flydubai
Saudia
Emirates
Lars
Founder, CEO
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Pick Friday, Wednesday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Dubai and Riyadh

Dubai has 2 airports and Riyadh has 1 airport.
Dubai
Riyadh
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
http://www.dubaiairports.ae/
11 km from Dubai city center.
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Taxi
~20 Min.
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Bus
~95 Min.
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Train
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Shuttle
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Subway
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7 airlines with direct flights
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
36 km from Dubai city center.
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Taxi
~40 Min.
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Bus
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Train
~150 Min.
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Shuttle
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Subway
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Which airport in Dubai is better?

The closest airport to Dubai city center is Dubai International Airport (DXB) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Dubai International Airport (DXB), trip will take 95 min. Most airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Saudia, Flydubai, Dragonair Cargo, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas with direct flights are flying to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is usually the main choice for traveling to Dubai. If you want to get to Dubai faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 95 min.
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Where to stay in Dubai

Find the right accommodation in Dubai with Avionero:
8.9
Fairmont Dubai
PO Box 97555 Sheikh Zayed Road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
8.6
Park Regis Boutique Hotel
325 Road, Al Thany Street Jumeirah
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Non-Smoking Rooms • Elevator / Lift
8.0
City Seasons Towers Hotel Bur Dubai
Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Mankhool, Next to Burjuman Mall , P.O.Box-5847
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
7.9
Lavender Hotel By Gloria Hotels And Resorts
40b St, Al Jazeera Street
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Non-Smoking Rooms
8.1
Oaks Liwa Heights
Sheikh Zayed Road,
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • Swimming pool
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Planning a trip from Riyadh to Dubai? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Dubai looks currently:
Sat, 22 February
☀️
+75°F
Clear sky
4 m/s
52 %
Sun, 23 February
☁️
+82°F
Scattered clouds
8 m/s
46 %
Mon, 24 February
☁️
+75°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
74 %
Tue, 25 February
☁️
+72°F
Scattered clouds
10 m/s
55 %
Wed, 26 February
☁️
+68°F
Scattered clouds
10 m/s
49 %
Thu, 27 February
⛅️
+72°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
53 %
Fri, 28 February
☁️
+72°F
Broken clouds
10 m/s
53 %
Sat, 01 March
⛅️
+70°F
Few clouds
10 m/s
47 %
Sun, 02 March
☀️
+72°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
52 %
Mon, 03 March
☀️
+73°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
51 %
Tue, 04 March
☀️
+73°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
61 %
Wed, 05 March
☀️
+73°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
58 %
Thu, 06 March
☀️
+77°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
49 %
Fri, 07 March
☀️
+84°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
36 %
Sat, 08 March
☀️
+82°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
47 %
Sun, 09 March
☀️
+81°F
Clear sky
9 m/s
47 %

Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Dubai will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Dubai.

CO₂-e emission on the Riyadh – Dubai route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Dubai:
320 kg320 kg320 kg
From 320 kg to 320 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Riyadh to Dubai route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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16 - 16 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Riyadh – Dubai flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Dubai, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ

Flying from Riyadh to Dubai? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Dubai has?
There are 2 of airports in Dubai: Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport. The closest one is Dubai International Airport which is 11 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Riyadh and Dubai?
A passenger flying direct from Riyadh to Dubai will travel around 868 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Dubai?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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How much does it cost to fly from Riyadh to Dubai?
The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book your flight, luggage inclusion, direct verses stopover flight, etc.
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What’s the weather like in Dubai?
On average you could expect +68°F in January to +97°F in July. Currently, it is Clear sky and +75°F in Dubai.
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Is there a direct connection between Riyadh and Dubai?
Yes, there are direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai. You can fly to Dubai 7 days a week: Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Saturday, Thursday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Riyadh to Dubai: Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Saudia, Flydubai, Dragonair Cargo, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Dubai.
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