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Updated January 2024

As is well-known, the Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam. In addition to this Ibāda (the act of worship), there is also the Umrah or the “minor Hajj,” which similarly necessitates Muslims to make their way to Saudi Arabia to complete a set of rituals. Every year, millions of pilgrims come to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, including the ones from UAE.

Below, we have gathered all the flight information for UAE pilgrims who wish to perform Umrah in a near future.

Flights from UAE to Saudi Arabia

A simple search through Wego will show you the latest flight schedules for January – February 2024, allowing you to choose the best flight deals from across several airlines.

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*All prices and schedules are for flights in January – February 2024; they are accurate at the time of writing. 

Emirates

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight schedule and rates

  • Dubai to Riyadh: 5 direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip ticket rates start at AED 1,118
  • Dubai to Dammam: 4 direct flights are available every day of the week. Roundtrip ticket rates start at AED 878

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight time 

Direct flights operated by Emirates are scheduled to take 2 to 3 hours to reach Saudi Arabia from UAE.

Please visit Wego for Emirates full schedule.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways offers both direct and connecting flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Jeddah, with one layover at Riyadh International Airport and at Abu Dhabi International Airport for routes from Dubai.

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight schedule and rates

  • Abu Dhabi to Riyadh: Multiple direct flights are available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 707
  • Abu Dhabi to Dammam: Multiple direct flights are available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 144

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight time 

Direct flights operated by Etihad Airways are scheduled to take 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach Saudi Arabia from UAE. Connecting flights could take up to 6 and 24 hours in accordance with the layover periods.

Please visit Wego for Etihad Airways full schedule.

Flydubai

Flydubai offers one route from Dubai to Riyadh with one direct flight.

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight schedule and rates

  • Dubai to Riyadh: Multiple direct flights are available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 485

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight time 

Direct flights operated by Flydubai are scheduled to take 3 hours and 5 minutes to reach Saudi Arabia from UAE.

Please visit Wego for Flydubai full schedule.

Saudia

Saudia offers several routes from UAE to Riyadh with both direct and connecting flights.

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight schedule and rates

  • Dubai to Riyadh: Multiple direct flights and connecting flights are available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 453
  • Abu Dhabi to Riyadh: 2 direct flights and up to 4 connecting flights are available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 700

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight time 

Direct flights operated by Saudia are scheduled to take 2 hours to reach Saudi Arabia from UAE. Connecting flights could take up to 6 hours in accordance with the layover periods.

Please visit Wego for Saudia full schedule.

Flynas Air

Flynas Air offers several routes from UAE to Jeddah with both direct and connecting flights with one layover at Riyadh International Airport.

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight schedule and rates

  • Dubai to Riyadh: Several direct flights and multiple connecting flights available every week. Roundtrip tickets start at AED 239

UAE to Saudi Arabia flight time 

Direct flights operated by Flynas are scheduled to take 2 hours and 50 minutes to reach Saudi Arabia from UAE. Connecting flights could take up to 7 hours and 45 minutes in accordance with the layover periods.

Please visit Wego for Flynas full schedule.

Can UAE travellers fly to Saudi Arabia for Umrah?

UAE travellers can go to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. Saudi Arabia is currently issuing permits to foreign pilgrims wishing to perform the Umrah, including the ones from the UAE. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications following a successful Hajj season. Umrah seekers from all over the world were allowed to apply for the pilgrimage.

To find out how you can apply for the Umrah visa from your country of residence, please do refer to our dedicated article below.

Umrah Visa: How to Apply For Visa to Perform the Pilgrimage?

 

Travelling to Saudi Arabia from the UAE

The Saudi Arabian government recently let religious tourists to come and depart on scheduled flights through any international airport in the country in an effort to assist Umrah pilgrims from all over the world, including UAE.

For a comprehensive guide on traveling for Umrah from the UAE, please consult our Umrah 2023 Guide For Pilgrims From UAE article. Among others, you’ll find details on the latest testing and vaccine requirements for Umrah, as well as arrival registration and applying for your Umrah permit.

Umrah 2023 Guide For Pilgrims From UAE

 

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