Cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $122
Flynas Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $122
Cheapest one-way flight $64
flyadeal Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway $122
Flynas Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $122
Cheapest business class flights $1,106
Air India, Air India Express 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $1,106
Fastest flight 1 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes 1 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Dubai is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
December
Cheapest
Typical prices: $100–195
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $120–245

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Dubai

  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from $134
    Typical price: $115–240
    57 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - DWC, DXB Every day
    890 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - DWC, DXB, SHJ Every day
  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $210–400
    22 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - DXB Every day
    133 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - DXB Every day
  • flydubai
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $210–370
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - DXB Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • flyadeal
    Nonstop
    from $154
    Typical price: $110–205
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - DXB Every day
  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from $316
    Typical price: $315–435
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - DXB Every day
  • Air Arabia
    Nonstop
    from $183
    Typical price: $135–400
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - SHJ Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 30 min 17 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 43 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 28 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Dubai

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 36 min 17 mi
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 12 min 66 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 19 min 66 mi

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 $100 to $195.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $122. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $134, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $269, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $154, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $316, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $183, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai starts at $122 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
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.
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 57 nonstop flights and 890 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 22 nonstop flights and 133 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • flydubai offers 20 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • flyadeal offers 19 nonstop flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • Emirates offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • Air Arabia offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and Dubai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $122. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $134, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $269, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $154, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 5.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $316, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $183, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
Flynas, Saudia, Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.
  • There are 57 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 19 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Air Arabia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Dubai at price $122 is offered by Flynas from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
Flynas, Saudia, Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.
  • There are 57 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 19 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Air Arabia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
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 $122 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with Flynas.
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 $1,106 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Air India, Air India Express.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Dubai start at $122 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Dubai starts at $122 from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15 with Flynas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Dubai at price $122 is offered by Flynas from Fri, Mar 13 to Sun, Mar 15.
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.

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