Flight from Riyadh to Dubai

Riyadh → DubaiDuration: 2hOperated by: Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai, flyadeal10+ a day
Flight from Riyadh to Dubai
Flight from Riyadh to Dubai
Flight from Riyadh to Dubai

Overview

Flight from Riyadh to Dubai: Haqqi Tours offers flight tickets from Riyadh to Dubai, checks the fares and seats for your dates and confirms everything on WhatsApp. The flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes about 2 hours non-stop, flown by Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal, from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Below we clarify how much a flight from Riyadh to Dubai costs and what changes the fare, how to find the cheapest flight ticket, how to book with us, what to know at both airports and what to do when you land - then you send the form and we message you with the price.

Highlights

  • Flight from Riyadh to Dubai in about 2 hours - non-stop
  • Airlines on the route: Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal
  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
  • 10+ a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
  • Cheapest flight from Riyadh to Dubai: every fare class checked for your dates
  • Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our booking desk
  • Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
  • Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Riyadh to Dubai route

Full Description

Flight from Riyadh to Dubai at a glance

The flight from Riyadh to Dubai in numbers: around 2 hours in the air, non-stop, 10+ a day, flown by Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal. You leave from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and land at Dubai International Airport (DXB). We offer the fare classes explained plainly - what is included, what is not - and book the one that fits your bags and your budget.

  • Route: Riyadh to Dubai
  • Airlines: Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal
  • Flight time: about 2 hours
  • Type: non-stop
  • Frequency: 10+ a day
  • Departure airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
  • Arrival airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
  • Classes: economy and business
  • Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, electronic ticket by message

Departure: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Flights from Riyadh to Dubai leave from King Khalid International Airport (RUH), serving Riyadh - riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a vast grid city on the Najd plateau, with King Khalid International Airport (RUH) about 35 km north of the centre, the new metro linking the airport to the business districts, and the historic Diriyah and Masmak quarters at its heart. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: Riyadh Metro's Yellow Line now links the airport to KAFD and the city, a real option for a solo traveller; hotels in Olaya, Diriyah or the suburbs still need a car from the nearest station, which is why most guests book door to door.

  • Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your hotel in Riyadh to King Khalid International Airport
  • Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at King Khalid International Airport
  • Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
  • Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference

Arrival: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and getting into Dubai

Arrival is at Dubai International Airport (DXB), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Dubai is the Gulf's global city, a 50 km line of towers and marinas along the coast; Dubai International (DXB) sits close to the old Creek districts, about 15 km from Downtown and the Burj Khalifa and 35 km from the Marina, while Al Maktoum (DWC) lies far to the south near Expo City. We provide airport transfers in Dubai with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.

Arriving late at night? We note it and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the flight; a delay costs you nothing.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Riyadh to Dubai flight

Before you compare the Riyadh to Dubai flight prices, compare what they carry. A fare with hand luggage only can look cheapest and end up dearer once a bag is added. Haqqi Tours offers the fare that matches your bags: cabin bag only for a short trip, checked bag for a holiday, extra allowance for a long stay. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are optional extras on many airlines; we tell you which are worth it.

  • Seat selection free or paid depending on the airline; families seated together on request
  • Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
  • Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
  • Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy

Flying with children, families and groups from Riyadh to Dubai

Families fly the Riyadh to Dubai route with us week in, week out. Infants under two travel on a lap at a small fare; children have a seat and a child fare where the carrier offers one; pushchairs are checked free at the gate on most airlines. We seat the family together, order children's meals where they exist and choose a departure time that suits nap and bedtime. For groups, we book the seats in one reservation and ask the airline for a group fare where the numbers justify it.

Things to do in Dubai when you land

Dubai Frame, Global Village in season, a desert safari at sunset, Miracle Garden and the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain are what most travellers come to Dubai for. Dubai is the Gulf's global city, a 50 km line of towers and marinas along the coast; Dubai International (DXB) sits close to the old Creek districts, about 15 km from Downtown and the Burj Khalifa and 35 km from the Marina, while Al Maktoum (DWC) lies far to the south near Expo City. Eat Friday brunch on the Marina, Lebanese mezze in Jumeirah and karak tea by the road while you are there.

We offer tours and transfers in Dubai as well as the flight ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to fly from Riyadh to Dubai

November to March is the pleasant season; summer is very hot and humid, which is when a cool car at the door matters most. Sheikh Zayed Road is slowest on weekday evenings. On the flight from Riyadh to Dubai, seasons show in fares more than in schedules: holiday departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for summer, Christmas, New Year, Eid and Easter journeys.

Return flight from Dubai to Riyadh

The Dubai to Riyadh flight is the same route in reverse, about 2 hours. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if you are not yet sure of the return date, we can book a flexible outbound or wait, and explain which is cheaper.

How much is a flight from Riyadh to Dubai?

Flight prices from Riyadh to Dubai follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The carrier you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you on WhatsApp before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Riyadh to Dubai flight is often not the one at the top of a search.

Cheapest flight from Riyadh to Dubai: how to pay less

The cheapest flight from Riyadh to Dubai is normally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our staff applies on every booking:

  • Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
  • Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
  • Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
  • Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
  • Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
  • Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day

We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Riyadh to Dubai?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book flights from Riyadh to Dubai with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Riyadh to Dubai flight tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers, class - and send it. Quickly we write to you through WhatsApp with the options for that day, the fare that includes the bags you need and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the electronic ticket and booking reference.

  • Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
  • Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
  • Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
  • Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Dubai

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the airline's change and refund rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.

Airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai

On the flight from Riyadh to Dubai you can choose between Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal. A full-service airline typically includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.

  • Saudia - Riyadh to Dubai
  • Emirates - Riyadh to Dubai
  • flynas - Riyadh to Dubai
  • flydubai - Riyadh to Dubai
  • flyadeal - Riyadh to Dubai

Why book your Riyadh to Dubai flight with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the flight ticket from Riyadh to Dubai is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.

On board

  • Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
  • About 2 hours in the air non-stop
  • Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
  • Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
  • Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send

Before you travel

  • Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
  • Haqqi Tours provides private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
  • Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
  • Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request

Good to know

  • Book the Riyadh to Dubai flight early - low fare tiers sell first
  • Mid-week departures are usually the cheapest
  • Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
  • Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
  • Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

How early should I be at King Khalid International Airport?

About two hours before an international flight and ninety minutes before a domestic one; more at peak times or if you have bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop strictly on time.

Can Haqqi Tours arrange airport transfers?

Certainly. We provide private transfers from your accommodation to King Khalid International Airport and from Dubai International Airport to your hotel, flight tracked, on the same confirmation as the ticket.

Can I book the Riyadh to Dubai flight for a group?

Yes. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book the seats together in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.

When is the best time to book the Riyadh to Dubai flight?

As early as your dates allow. Low fare classes open months ahead and disappear as the plane fills; holidays, weekends and summer departures sell first.

Is it better to fly or take the train from Riyadh to Dubai?

For this route the flight is the practical choice - about 2 hours in the air. We provide trains and transfers too and say honestly which is better for your dates.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

The airline rebooks you and, depending on the rules that apply, may owe assistance or compensation; our WhatsApp desk helps you through it. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the flight.

Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?

Yes - extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles can be added at booking on most airlines, at a lower rate than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying.

Do you provide flights in the other direction or to other cities?

We do. Haqqi Tours books any route - the return from Dubai to Riyadh, or onward flights from Dubai - and puts it all on one booking.

How much is a flight from Riyadh to Dubai?

It depends on the date, the airline, the fare class and how early you book, so there is no single price. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares across every airline for your dates and sends you the exact cost by WhatsApp quickly of receiving the form.

What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Dubai?

Normally an early-booked mid-week departure on the airline with the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Tell us if your dates are flexible and we find the cheapest Riyadh to Dubai flight across the days you can travel.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Dubai?

About 2 hours in the air, non-stop. We send the exact times of the flight you choose.

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Dubai?

Yes - Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal fly non-stop from Riyadh to Dubai, 10+ a day. We book the non-stop flight unless a connection is much cheaper and you prefer it.

How do I book flights from Riyadh to Dubai?

Send the form above with your dates, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies by WhatsApp with the flights that day, the baggage each fare includes and the cost; once you confirm, the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Dubai?

On this route: Saudia, Emirates, flynas, flydubai and flyadeal. Fares, departure times and baggage rules differ between them, so we compare all of them for your date and send the sensible options side by side.

Which airport do I fly from in Riyadh?

King Khalid International Airport (RUH). We send the terminal, the check-in closing time and, if you book it, a private transfer from your accommodation.