Flying from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh one hour behind Dubai.
Each week, there are 14 Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. To get going early, select the 00:50 flynas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:50 with flynas.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DWC to RUH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Flynas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Flynas.
With 70.83% of services arriving as scheduled, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating DWC to RUH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $114 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $235. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DWC to RUH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DWC to RUH.
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Handy information about Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
70% of flights taking off from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DWC:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
After your Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a good option that's not too far from RUH.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Homes are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From Riyadh Airport, Riyadh is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Riyadh in March.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DWC to RUH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Always wanted to see King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then travel to Al Kharj. Another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.
