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

• Earliest: departs at 00:01 and lands at 02:10
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 01:59.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes 2h 09m, 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.

Return flights from Dubai to Riyadh range from AED 491 to AED 922, with an average of AED 705 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 491 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the AED 705 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 669 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 700 for direct.

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: 92% on time
• flydubai: 87% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 64–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Evening is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Riyadh flights, with 30% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 24%, Afternoon flights for 23%, and Night flights for 23%.

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

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 360, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Dubai to Riyadh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 580 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 914, a difference of AED 334.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 11m, 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.

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

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.

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

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