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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $170. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Riyadh.$168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Riyadh.$169 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.

Riyadh.$170 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Dubai on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.

Riyadh.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Dubai on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Riyadh.$178 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Dubai on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Riyadh.$178 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Dubai on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Riyadh.$180 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Riyadh.$181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.

Riyadh.$183 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Riyadh.$189 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Dubai on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Dubai on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departs from Riyadh on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

Riyadh.$193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Dubai on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $193, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Dubai to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$168
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	332

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Dubai to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Riyadh is $168. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Riyadh?

2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Riyadh.

Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Riyadh?

Saudia, Emirates and Flynas fly direct from Dubai to Riyadh.

How many flights are there a week from Dubai to Riyadh?

As of September 2026, there are 344 flights per week flying from Dubai to Riyadh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Riyadh is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport on Saturday, 5 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riyadh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Riyadh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai Airport to Riyadh with?

Currently, flyadeal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Riyadh is one hour behind Dubai and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from DXB to RUH start at 00:01 — the first with flyadeal. The last departure is at 23:25 with flydubai. In total, you can choose from 144 weekly Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There's a good range of direct flights from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport to pick from. When organising your Riyadh trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Saudi Arabia:
Saudia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to RUH flights. An impressive 92.77% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DXB and RUH:
- Hamad International Airport
- Kuwait Airport
- Dammam Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

Right now, $72 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $168. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to RUH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from DXB to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

71% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

After your Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option within easy reach of RUH.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Homes are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride 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 drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Dubai 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).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Want ideas for other great places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in the area.