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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Dubai 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 Riyadh and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

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

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

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Riyadh to Dubai.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £149 return, compared with £185 via a stopover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£74 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 flyadeal and Air Arabia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 1% 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 20% on the Riyadh to Dubai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £134 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £165, a difference of £32. 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 Riyadh to Dubai route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Dubai flights, with 30% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Jumeirah Beach Residence, Burj Khalifa, and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 04:29
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 01:54.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £150. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Dubai takes 1h 59m, covering 542 miles.

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 Riyadh to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £171, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.

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

• SAUDIA: 94% on time
• flynas: 94% on time
• Emirates: 93% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Evening 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 Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 04m, compared to 6h 45m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 7h 59m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Riyadh to Dubai range from £110 to £190, with an average of £150 over the past 12 months. Anything below £110 counts as a good deal.

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

• • flydubai
• • Emirates