Tabuk to Dubai (TUU–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FZ flydubai
7M8
6:45 PM
+03
10:30 PM
+04
2h 45m
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FZ881
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:55 PM
+04 T2
5:30 PM
+03
3h 35m
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Tabuk to Dubai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,175 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

TUU–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 1,175 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUU–DXB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 2h45
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, TUU to DXB 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 TUU to DXB.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
448
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 Dubai from Tabuk

Nearby airports with service to Dubai International Airport.
Metric TUU→DXB ULH→DXB
Distance from TUU 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of TUU with service to Dubai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Tabuk.
TUU: +03 · DXB: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Tabuk, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,175 mi / 1,890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from DXB

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.

Dubai Climate

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.

TUU–DXB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tabuk to Dubai route.
Route details
Distance1,175 mi / 1,890 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: TUU
IATA / ICAOTUU / OETB
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,551 ft / 778 m
Destination: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUU to DXB flights.
Nonstop flights from Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Dubai International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,175 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TUU to DXB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, CAI, RUH, JED and DMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Tabuk.
Yes, return flights from DXB to TUU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ULH. 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 TUU to DXB

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

TUU to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUU to DXB ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,175 miles (1,890 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al-Ula (ULH).