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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 02:55 and lands at 04:54
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 01:54.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes 1h 59m, covering 1,404 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Dubai range from ₪508 to ₪847, with an average of ₪657 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪508 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the ₪657 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average ₪655 round-trip, compared to ₪728 via a layover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Dubai flights are:

• Emirates: 94% on time
• SAUDIA: 93% on time
• flynas: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪52–₪309 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and Air Arabia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Dubai flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 19%, and night flights for 19%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Riyadh to Dubai flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪1,041, which is 173% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Riyadh to Dubai usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Dubai route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Riyadh to Dubai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₪606 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₪721, a difference of ₪114.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• flynas
• flyadeal
• Emirates
• flydubai
• Riyadh Air

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 52m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 7h 59m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh (Gulf Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Al Arab, LEGOLAND Dubai and Dubai Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Dubai flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.