Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $65.40. 6 airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH): Emirates, Flyadeal, flydubai, Flynas, Regent Airways and Saudia. The two airports are 542 miles (873 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Doha, Bahrain and Dammam and more.
How many miles DXB to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 7,000 | $65.40–385 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 7,500 | $63.40–73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 10,000 | $90.40–875 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 10,200 | $60.40–295 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 12,000 | $35.40–295 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 12,000 | $85.40–245 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $85.80–151.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $75.40–245 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DXB to RUH
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- FlyadealNot in an alliance
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- RXRegent AirwaysNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book DXB to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
DXB to RUH with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas the whole way
+2 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9+1J9
+1 - Via Qaisumah (AQI)flydubai, then Saudia
- Via Gassim (ELQ)flydubai, then Saudia
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Hail (HAS)flydubai, then Saudia and Flynas
- Via Salalah (SLL)flydubai and Oman Air, then Flynas
- Via Nejran (EAM)flydubai, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
- Via Madinah (MED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Taif (TIF)flydubai, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
DXB to RUH: common questions
How many miles does DXB to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $65.40. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Emirates Skywards (10,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (10,200). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to RUH?
Emirates, Flyadeal, flydubai, Flynas, Regent Airways and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Dubai from Riyadh by plane?
Dubai (DXB) and Riyadh (RUH) are 542 miles (873 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DXB to RUH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dubai and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Doha (DOH), Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI) and Qaisumah (AQI). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.