Riyadh to Dubai (RUH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RUH–DXB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Emirates and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AF, AZ, KL, MU | 70 | 320, 321, 330 | 1h55-2h15 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AZ, KL, MU |
| EK Emirates Also: MK | 42 | 77W, 7M8 | 2h10-2h25 | – | – | MK |
| XY flynas Also: ET | 32 | 32N | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | ET |
| F3 Faso Airways | 21 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 7M8, 7M9 | 2h02-2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Riyadh
| Metric | RUH→DXB | HOF→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RUH | – | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 240 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Saudi passport holders enter the UAE visa-free as GCC nationals. No fee, no advance application, no time limit on stays. National ID cards are accepted at immigration. At Dubai International (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), or Sharjah (SHJ), GCC nationals use the dedicated fast-track lanes and are through in minutes. Saudi-registered vehicles can drive across the land border at multiple crossing points, with the most popular being the Batha border crossing between the Eastern Province and Abu Dhabi.
GCC citizens can live, work, and own property in the UAE under the GCC common market framework. No work permit or residence visa is required. Business registration follows UAE commercial law, with free zones offering 100% foreign ownership. The drive from Riyadh to Dubai takes about 9 hours via the 01 highway, while Dammam to Dubai is about 6 hours.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai run about 2 hours on Saudia, flynas, Emirates, and flydubai. Jeddah to Dubai runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. Multiple daily frequencies on all routes. The UAE uses the UAE dirham (AED), pegged at 3.67 AED per $1, or roughly 0.98 AED per SAR 1 (nearly on par). Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Dubai's metro costs AED 3 to AED 8.50 per trip on a Nol card. Uber and Careem operate across the UAE. The Dubai-Abu Dhabi route by road takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on the E11 highway.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
RUH–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to DXB
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia, Emirates, flynas, Faso Airways and flydubai. With 240 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RUH to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to DXB is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 240 weekly flights outbound and 217 return, totaling 457 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 Hofuf (HOF).