Travelling from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Gassim.
You can choose from ten weekly Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 01:40 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight you can take. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 02:30.
Leave enough time to make your ELQ to DXB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flydubai is your gateway to discovering Dubai (and maybe even some other great corners of United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
Flydubai leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ELQ to DXB flights, with 90.16% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the top stopovers between ELQ and DXB:
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 90 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 227 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ELQ to DXB by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ELQ to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ELQ land on schedule 91.0% of the time.
Central Gassim to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and discover more of Dubai and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Dubai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ELQ to DXB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.