Dubai to Riyadh (DXB–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai, Faso Airways and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai Also: EK, UA | 28 | 7M8, 7M9 | 2h35-2h40 | – | – | EK, UA |
| F3 Faso Airways Also: SV | 7 | 320 | 2h | – | – | SV |
| XY flynas Also: ET | 6 | 32N | 2h10 | – | – | ET |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→RUH | SHJ→RUH | AUH→RUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 14 | 130 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 1h 46m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh.
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.
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–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to RUH
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Faso Airways, flydubai and flynas. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to RUH ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 180 return, totaling 312 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).