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

• Earliest: departs at 12:01 am and lands at 2:10 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:39 am.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Riyadh range from 494 ﷼ to 927 ﷼, with an average of 709 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 494 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the 709 ﷼ route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 672 ﷼ round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to 704 ﷼ for direct flights.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 64 ﷼–369 ﷼ 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 32% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, afternoon flights for 23%, and night flights for 22%.

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 program; 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 383 ﷼, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 135 ﷼ 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 584 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 920 ﷼, a difference of 336 ﷼.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 at 4h 11m, compared with 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 Masmak fort, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, and Kingdom Center. 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

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

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