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Cheapest: November from €102 · DXB → RUH

Best Time to Fly: Dubai → Riyadh

CapitalRiyadh
Population35,300,280
CurrencySAR ﷼ Saudi riyal
LanguageArabic
Time ZoneUTC+03:00
AirportRUH
Distance873 km
Flight Time1h 31m
Visitors/yr~11,174,891

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Riyadh is November, with fares from €102. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €130+ — a difference of €28 per ticket. Booking on a Friday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 873 km DXB–RUH sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Dubai to Riyadh

Based on 135 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 8 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.

January
€117
February
€116
March
€124
August
€130
Peak
September
€107
Cheapest
October
€107
Cheapest
November
€102
Cheapest
December
€109
Cheapest

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€117+€15Average
February€116+€14Average
March€124+€22Expensive
August€130+€28Expensive
September€107+€5Best value
October€107+€5Best value
November€102CheapestBest value
December€109+€7Best value

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Dubai–Riyadh route, Fridays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Friday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Dubai–Riyadh.

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Top Activities in Riyadh

Edge of The World Riyadh Transfer in an Air-conditioned Car
5.0/5 from 46 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€19 per person
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Walking Tour: Al Masmak Fortress, Souq Al Zal, and Saudi coffee
5.0/5 from 31 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€26 per person
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Riyadh Desert Safari Dune Bashing, ATV, camel ride, and Sandboard
5.0/5 from 26 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€87 per person
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Half Day Tour Discovering the History of Riyadh
5.0/5 from 10 reviews · 5h · free cancellation
€395 per person
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Darb Al-Manjour Trail with Camel Ride Second Edge of the World
5.0/5 from 9 reviews · 4.5h · free cancellation
€66 per person
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Riyadh Desert Adventure Edge of the World Guided 4x4 Tour
5.0/5 from 9 reviews · 5h · free cancellation
€48 per person
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Riyadh Edge of The World Off Road 4x4 Bat Cave & Camels Hike tour
5.0/5 from 8 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€66 per person
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Explore Edge of The World in a Private Trip with Saudi Dinner
5.0/5 from 7 reviews · 5h · free cancellation
€527 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Riyadh, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Riyadh

Doolve Serviced Apartments
8.0/10 from 69 reviews
€40 / night
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Sunday Riyadh Central Near Kingdom Tower
8.2/10 from 808 reviews
€64 / night
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Royal Palace Hotel - Financial District
1-star · 8.8/10 from 9 reviews
€72 / night
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Hayat Al Riyadh Washam Hotel
3-star · 8.1/10 from 1,201 reviews
€74 / night
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Voyage Hotel
4-star · 8.5/10 from 624 reviews
€114 / night
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Tilal Riyadh
4-star · 8.4/10 from 791 reviews
€137 / night
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Cantonal Hotel Riyadh
4-star · 8.8/10 from 994 reviews
€173 / night
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Nova M Olaya Hotel Edge by Rotana
4-star · 8.8/10 from 247 reviews
€179 / night
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Nightly rates in Riyadh for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Airlines flying Dubai to Riyadh nonstop

AirlineCodeRole
SaudiaSVOperates
EmiratesEKOperates
flynasXYOperates
flydubaiFZOperates
Singapore AirlinesSQOperates
5 carriers operate this route nonstop under its own flight number; the rest sell it as a codeshare. From published airline schedules, which are refreshed periodically rather than live. Confirm the operating carrier for your own dates before booking.

Live fares Dubai to Riyadh

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DepartsBooking siteStopsDurationFrom
Wed 25 NovFlightnetwork1 stop8h 09m€102
Thu 1 OctTrip.com1 stop15h 35m€107
Mon 12 OctTrip.com1 stop8h 20m€107
Mon 12 OctTrip.com1 stop9h 25m€107
Tue 1 SepFlightnetwork1 stop10h 55m€107
Mon 12 OctMultipleDirect—€109
Mon 12 OctMultipleDirect—€109
Mon 12 OctMultipleDirect—€109
Mon 12 OctMultipleDirect—€109
Fri 18 SepTrip.com1 stop8h 35m€109
Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 871 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.
The cheapest nonstop is €109, about €7 more than the cheapest connecting fare (€102).

Cheaper from a nearby airport

Updated 30 Aug 2026
Fly fromFly intoStopsDepartsFrom
Sharjah (SHJ)Riyadh (RUH)Direct18 Sep€68
Ras Al Khaimah (RKT)Riyadh (RUH)1 stop13 Sep€244
Same trip, different airports. Factor in ground transport and the extra time before choosing on price alone.

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