Dubai to Qassim (DXB–ELQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FZ871
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:40 PM
+04 T2
1:00 AM+1
+03
2h 20m
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FZ872
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:00 AM
+03
4:55 AM
+04
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dubai to Qassim
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 725 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

DXB–ELQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 725 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–ELQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 2h20
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to ELQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ELQ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
638
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.

Other ways to reach Qassim from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Metric DXB→ELQ SHJ→ELQ AUH→ELQ
Distance from DXB 11 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 20m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Qassim is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · ELQ: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Qassim.
Distance & Flight Time
725 mi / 1,167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–ELQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Qassim route.
Route details
Distance725 mi / 1,167 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ELQ
IATA / ICAOELQ / OEGS
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,126 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ELQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 725 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DXB to ELQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMM, CAI, DOH, AUH, JED, BAH, RUH and MED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Qassim is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ELQ to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to ELQ

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to ELQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ELQ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 725 miles (1,167 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).