Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Riyadh (DWC–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK Emirates
77X
4:10 AM
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EK9747
EK Emirates
77X
8:25 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMM Amman 7h 15m RJ → ETKLRJ Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 7h 45m MS → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
KHI Karachi 9h 18m TK → PKSVXY Karachi (KHI) to Riyadh flights
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 30m ET → ETGFXY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 23m CIEKLH → LHSV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
AER Sochi 16h 20m A4 → A4 Sochi (AER) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 35m EKMP → SV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 17h 50m EK → RXSVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 19h 15m EK → SV Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h EKTK → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Riyadh
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 530 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

DWC–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DWC Routes RUH Routes DWC Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 1 77X 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DWC to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
AMM ~7h 15m CAI ~7h 45m KHI ~9h 18m IST ~10h 15m BLR ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric DWC→RUH DXB→RUH SHJ→RUH
Distance from DWC – 28 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 1
Weekly flights 1 217 14
Flight time 2h 1h 16m 1h 50m
Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh flights · Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Riyadh is 1 hour behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DWC–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 530 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DWC to RUH: Emirates.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia, Cairo and Jinnah.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 1 hour behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from RUH to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, SHJ and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DWC to RUH

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to RUH is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (853 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, Cairo and Jinnah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).