Riyadh Air is launching direct flights to Dubai
And the first flight takes off soon…
Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier has somewhat become a celebrity in the world of airlines, and we can honestly say we’re massive fans. And this week, a brand-new destination has been revealed, and it’s one that’s a little closer to home and a route that may be one of the most used ones in this region. Here’s what we know about the Riyadh Air direct Dubai flights.
Launching on Thursday June 18, ticket sales for the Riyadh Air direct Dubai flights are already open, and you can book now to be on the very first flight.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for the newly unveiled route start as low as SAR536 for economy (lite), SAR719 (smart), and SAR924 (flex). Premium Economy starts at SAR2,102 (lite), SAR2,367 (smart), and SAR2,678 (flex). Business Class comes in at SAR6,241 (smart) and SAR6,716 (flex). As with all airlines though, prices are susceptible to change.
Timings
Riyadh Air Economy
Currently, only one flight will be operating daily. The direct flight runs for 1 hour and 55 minutes. You can book your ticket here.
Daily flights to Dubai (DXB): (All times local)
- Depart RUH at 2.05pm
- Arrive in DXB at 5pm
Daily flights to Riyadh (RUH): (All times local)
- Depart DXB at 6.30pm
- Arrive in RUH at 7.20pm
More about Riyadh Air
Owned by the Public Investment Fund, Riyadh Air was launched in March 2023 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of Saudi Arabia’s plan to become a global aviation centre by expanding connectivity to over 250 destinations and tripling annual passenger traffic to 330 million.
Riyadh Air has already signalled its intention to become a worldwide player in the aviation sector. The carrier aims to serve more than 100 destinations by 2030 and is focused on opening up new global connections for business and leisure travel. Riyadh Air operates with three core principles: delivering the ultimate travel experience to everyone on board, building an all-inclusive community that has a shared love for discovery, and operating as sustainably as possible.
Where else will Riyadh Air be flying?
International
- Madrid (July 17)
- Manchester (July 23)
Regional
- Jeddah (June 14)
- Cairo (June 25)
- Dubai (June 18)
With that steady flow of jets, Riyadh Air plans to add an average of two destinations each month, with Singapore tipped as an early starter as Riyadh Air expands into Asia.
