Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Dubai (RUH - DXB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$221	flyadeal Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $221
Cheapest one-way flight	$104	Jazeera 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $104
Last-minute weekend getaway	$250	flydubai Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights	$1,187	Air India, Air India Express 2 stops 18 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai is currently $1,187

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes 1 hr 50 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

flydubai

Nonstop

from $250

Typical price: $210–435

28 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - DXB Every day
Emirates

Nonstop

from $328

Typical price: $315–435

21 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - DXB Every day
Air Arabia

Nonstop

from $250

Typical price: $135–485

14 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - SHJ Every day
Saudia

Nonstop

from $226

Typical price: $215–395

7 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - DXB Every day

33 weekly connecting flights

RUH - DXB Every day
Flynas

Nonstop

from $241

Typical price: $115–245

7 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - DXB Every day
flyadeal

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $105–220

7 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - DXB Every day

Popular airports near Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)

Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 27 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 35 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 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 flyadeal from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jazeera from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $250, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $328, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $250, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $226, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $241, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $221, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai starts at $221 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $104 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

1 hr 50 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, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 28 nonstop flights per week. flydubai flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 7 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai are:

Emirates offers 21 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) .
Flynas offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
flyadeal offers 7 nonstop flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

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 flyadeal from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jazeera from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest flydubai flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $250, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $328, flying from May 8 to May 11.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $250, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $226, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $241, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Dubai is $221, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.

flydubai, Emirates, flyadeal, Saudia, Flynas and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.

There are 28 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.

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 $250 is offered by flydubai from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.

flydubai, Emirates, flyadeal, Saudia, Flynas and Air Arabia fly direct from Riyadh to Dubai.

There are 28 flydubai direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 7 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.

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 $221 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29 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 $1,187 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sun, Jun 14 with Air India, Air India Express.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Dubai start at $221 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.

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 $250 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with flydubai.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Dubai at price $250 is offered by flydubai from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.

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.