Dubai to Riyadh (DXB–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DXB–RUH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: MK, UA | 42 | 77W, 7M8, 7M9 | 2h20 | – | – | MK, UA |
| FZ flydubai Also: UA | 28 | 7M9 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | UA |
| SV Saudia Also: AZ, MU | 21 | 320, 321, 330 | 2h | – | SkyTeam | AZ, MU |
| XY flynas Also: ET | 21 | 32N | 1h55 | – | – | ET |
| F3 Faso Airways | 7 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
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 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | 14 | 154 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 30m | 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 Emirates, flydubai, Saudia, flynas and Faso Airways. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to RUH is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 154 return, totaling 294 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, King Fahd and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).