AED 261 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Riyadh – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Dubai to Riyadh flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• flydubai: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Riyadh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• flynas
• flydubai
• flyadeal
• Emirates
• Riyadh Air

Flights from Dubai to Riyadh usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Riyadh:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at AED 667 return and stopover options via Kuwait City (KWI) at AED 669.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 63–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines and Fly Jinnah. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 9% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Dubai to Riyadh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 536 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 841, a difference of AED 305. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Riyadh route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Riyadh flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Night flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 00:01 and lands at 02:05
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:04.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of AED 677. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes 2h 04m, covering 1,404 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dubai to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 419, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Riyadh flights are:

• Emirates: 93% on time
• SAUDIA: 93% on time
• flydubai: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 17m, compared to 7h 09m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 12m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Riyadh is 1 hour behind Dubai (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 65 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Return flights from Dubai to Riyadh range from AED 458 to AED 880, with an average of AED 677 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 458 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Riyadh flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates