Best Time to Fly Riyadh to Dubai | Month-by-Month Prices

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly Riyadh to Dubai?

September is consistently the cheapest month, with fares from €101. October and November are also good value.

Q: What is peak season for Riyadh to Dubai?

May is peak season when fares reach €159+. Book well ahead or consider travelling a month earlier or later.

Q: How much cheaper is September vs May?

Flying in September vs May saves approximately €58 per one-way ticket on average.

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly Riyadh to Dubai?

Fridays offer the lowest fares. Avoid Wednesdays which are typically 20–35% more expensive.

Q: How far ahead should I book Riyadh to Dubai?

5–7 weeks before departure is the sweet spot. Last-minute bookings (under 2 weeks) cost 30–60% more on this route.

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Dubai is September, with fares from €101. The most expensive period is May, when prices can reach €159+ — a difference of €58 per ticket. Booking on a Friday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 868 km RUH–DXB sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Riyadh to Dubai

Based on 41 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 6 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.

May

€159

Peak

August

€126

September

€101

Cheapest

October

€104

Cheapest

November

€106

Cheapest

December

€121

Price Comparison Table

Month	From price	vs cheapest	Verdict
May	€159	+€58	Expensive
August	€126	+€25	Average
September	€101	Cheapest	Best value
October	€104	+€3	Best value
November	€106	+€5	Best value
December	€121	+€20	Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Riyadh–Dubai route, Fridays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesdays 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 September booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Riyadh–Dubai.

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Airline	Code	Role
Saudia	SV	Operates
Emirates	EK	Operates
flynas	XY	Operates
flydubai	FZ	Operates
Singapore Airlines	SQ	Operates

Live fares Riyadh to Dubai

Updated 30 Aug 2026

Departs	Booking site	Stops	Duration	From
Sun 27 Sep	Clickavia	1 stop	13h 30m	€101
Fri 18 Sep	Clickavia	1 stop	12h 45m	€101
Tue 15 Sep	Clickavia	1 stop	12h 40m	€101
Mon 5 Oct	Flightnetwork	1 stop	14h 45m	€104
Fri 18 Sep	Clickavia	1 stop	8h 00m	€105
Tue 15 Sep	Multiple	Direct	—	€105
Tue 1 Sep	Mytrip.com	1 stop	12h 00m	€105
Tue 1 Sep	Mytrip.com	1 stop	9h 30m	€106
Tue 3 Nov	Mytrip.com	1 stop	9h 30m	€106
Fri 18 Sep	Multiple	Direct	—	€106

Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 871 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.

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