Travelling from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH).
The average duration of a direct Dubai to King Khaled International Airport flight is 2 hours.
Riyadh is one hour behind Dubai. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is the most popular route. There are 184 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with flydubai at 11:25pm. Go for the first DXB to RUH departure operated by flyadeal at 12:01am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to RUH.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Fly without interruptions from Dubai Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) are available from here.
Multiple airlines at DXB offer direct flights from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport. The most well-known include:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between DXB and RUH is Saudia.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Saudia.
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Think about kicking off your journey from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). You can book a direct Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) flight ticket from this hub.
flynas operates direct flights from Dubai to RUH leaving from DWC. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
On the DWC to RUH route, flynas is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 73.81% of services landing as planned, flynas is the top on-time carrier flying between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and King Khaled International Airport.
DWC is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to RUH flight:
56.64% of flights out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Arriving on a late flight from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport or just want to get to the relaxing part? Booking a hotel close to RUH makes perfect sense. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are popular options.
Go where the road takes you with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to King Khaled International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
ر.ق. 135 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 278. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Dubai to RUH by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Riyadh based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Dubai to RUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Riyadh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Riyadh right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to King Khaled International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Riyadh itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to loads of other exciting cities to put on your itinerary, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, visit leading sights like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're here.
Your trip through Saudi Arabia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 209 kilometres west of Riyadh.
