International flights
Flights from Dubai to Riyadh
Inland, dry and spread across the Najd plateau in the centre of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is the kingdom's capital and the seat of its government and of many of its larger companies. Traffic on this route is largely business: consultants, contractors and executives moving between the Gulf's commercial centres, along with Saudi families returning from time in Dubai and Gulf residents visiting relatives. King Khalid Airport, north of Riyadh, is the only arrival; on the Dubai side the search defaults to Dubai Airport, with Dubai World Central as the alternative.
Dubai (DXB)Riyadh (RUH)
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- Airports in Riyadh1airportRUH
- Straight-line distance870 kmDXB to RUH
- RouteInternationalUnited Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia
- Hotels445
- 5-star50
- 4-star170
- 3-star225
About this route
The departure airport is the decision at the Dubai end. DXB, the default, is on the city side near Deira; DWC is far to the south-west and worth choosing only if you are in the Jebel Ali area or driving in from Abu Dhabi. Fix the dates and passengers, and decide whether to hold the return in the same booking, which suits a trip with a fixed meeting at the far end. King Khalid Airport lies well north of the city, and the drive in passes the newer northern districts before reaching the centre. The business towers along King Fahd Road, the Diplomatic Quarter to the west and the old town around Masmak Fort to the south are the areas visitors tend to stay in, and Diriyah, the restored mud-brick town on the north-west edge, is a trip out from any of them. Riyadh is hot and dry, with cool nights in winter, and the city is spread out along wide roads built for cars, so a transfer is the sensible way in. Add it to the flight on AI Concierge with a hotel from the Riyadh list, and check the entry rules for your passport before you travel.
Where to stay in Riyadh
4 of the 445 hotels in the catalogue for Riyadh. The hotels listed are 17–25 km from RUH.
Fairmont Riyadh★★★★★Hotel· AccorBusiness Gate · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹57,840per night, indicative17 km from RUH
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh★★★★★Hotel· Accor7713 King Fahad Road · Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi · Parkingfrom₹51,413per night, indicative18 km from RUH
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences★★★★★Hotel· Hilton Worldwide6623 Al Shohadaa – Eastern Ring Road · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹35,178per night, indicative19 km from RUH
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention by IHG Saudi Arabia★★★★★Hotel· Crowne Plaza Hotels & ResortsImam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Road · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹45,708per night, indicative25 km from RUH- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
Airports in Dubai and Riyadh
Departing Dubai
DXBDubai AirportMain airport
Major International Hub
DWCDubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport
Arriving Riyadh
RUHRiyadh King Khalid AirportMain airport
Regional / Domestic Airport · Regional / domestic access
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Dubai to Riyadh flights: questions
Which airport do flights to Riyadh leave from in Dubai?
Dubai has 2 airports: Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport (DWC). The search starts from DXB; pick another in the search form.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Riyadh?
Riyadh is currently 1 hour behind Dubai. Daylight saving can shift it.
Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Riyadh?
Yes: United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check Saudi Arabia's entry rules.
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