Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Riyadh.
Each week, there are 229 King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 00:05 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:25 with flyadeal.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to DXB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
There are direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport, so getting to Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to DXB flights. An impressive 92.78% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RUH and DXB include:
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 43 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 87 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from RUH to DXB by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you're on a late King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Dubai. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to explore Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to DXB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.