Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport.
The timezone in Gassim is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Dubai.
You can choose from ten weekly Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight available. Flydubai operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DXB to ELQ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flydubai offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Gassim — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
Flydubai is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Flydubai ranks as the top on-time carrier for DXB to ELQ flights, with 95.08% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DXB and ELQ:
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
90 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight. Return flights start from 167 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to ELQ.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to ELQ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Book a Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Budget and Enterprise can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Gassim and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Gassim
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to the centre of Gassim has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Gassim based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport for July if you want to visit Gassim during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to ELQ in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gassim. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Want ideas for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Journey 467 kilometres south-east of Gassim to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.