Private Jet Dubai Riyadh: 1h30 Flight to King Khalid

Riyadh 1h30 from Al Maktoum

As an example, a one-way private jet from Dubai to Riyadh costs €13,000 in a Phenom 300 with 7 seats, for 1h30 of flying. The jet leaves Al Maktoum (DWC), where our Dubai office is based, and lands at King Khalid (RUH), 35 km north of Riyadh. For a delegation of 8 or 9, a super midsize such as the Challenger 350 is priced from €5,500 per hour. The constraint that sets the calendar is Saudi: a private flight permit must be requested from the civil aviation authority at least 72 hours before the flight, once the slot is secured, two steps we start as soon as you confirm. Request a quote for your Riyadh flight, answered within the hour.

A same-day return, with one hour of time difference

Riyadh is one hour behind Dubai all year round. A 07:00 take-off from Al Maktoum lands you at King Khalid around 07:30 Saudi time, and a 19:00 departure from Riyadh brings you back to Dubai around 21:30. In between, a full day of meetings.

The distance between the two airports is close to 860 km. No connection, no check-in queue, and a return time you set yourself. Other routes out of the Emirates are on our Dubai private jet charter page.

On Mondays, Al Maktoum closes its runway from 15:00 to 18:00

The UAE AIP in force since 3 September 2026 closes Al Maktoum's runway 12/30 for maintenance every Monday from 11:00 to 14:00 UTC, which is 15:00 to 18:00 Dubai time. No jet takes off or lands during those three hours: the other runway, 1,838 m long, serves the flight academy and is closed to commercial aircraft.

For a Monday return, you therefore leave Riyadh before about 12:15, or after 15:45, local time. We build the schedule around that window, or land the aircraft at Dubai International instead.

The airports on this route

• Al Maktoum (DWC / OMDW): 37 km (23 miles) south-west of Dubai, a 4,500 m runway, customs H24, slots coordinated at level 2.
• Dubai International (DXB / OMDB): inside the city, coordinated at level 3. Its conditions of use add a 50% premium to departure slots between 07:00 and noon, prime time for a business day trip.
• King Khalid (RUH / OERK): two parallel runways of 4,205 m, customs and immigration H24. The Saudi AIP parks general aviation on its own apron, with no hangar space for visiting aircraft. Our page on Riyadh airport covers the arrival.

Arranging your Dubai to Riyadh flight with IBC Aviation

The Saudi AIP sets the order of steps. The slot comes first, from ACL, appointed coordinator for every civil airport in the Kingdom, then the permit through the civil aviation authority's Oboor system, at least 72 hours before the flight. Once granted, it stays valid for 72 hours if the date or times change.

In practice, a meeting moved by a day does not reopen the whole file. Give us the date, the time of your first meeting and the passenger list: our Dubai office builds the round trip, slots and permit included.

Saudi visa: one year, multiple entries

The Saudi Tourist Visa Regulations provide for a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, with stays of up to three months. Depending on nationality, it is issued online or on arrival, at the airport passport office.

Two cases matter to Dubai residents. Holders of a Gulf residence permit valid for at least three months, in the listed professions, qualify with their first-degree relatives; so do holders of a US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used. The passport must be valid for six months. We check every passenger's status before confirming the flight.

Phenom 300 or Challenger 350 for Dubai to Riyadh

• Phenom 300, light jet: 7 passengers, a lavatory on board, 4h30 range, the aircraft behind our example price.
• Challenger 350, super midsize: 9 passengers and 12 bags, for a delegation, from €5,500 per hour.

Over 1h30, the Phenom 300 suits a leadership team. The Challenger earns its place once the group grows beyond seven or the sample cases take up room.

Dubai to Riyadh private jet price: an example at €13,000 in a Phenom 300

This price applies to a one-way flight, in either direction, in a Phenom 300. Dates, aircraft availability and taxes set the final quote. For a same-day return, crew waiting time in Riyadh is added; the detail sits in our private jet charter prices.

Book early for late October: the tenth Future Investment Initiative runs in Riyadh from 26 to 29 October 2026. An aircraft flying home empty after a drop in Saudi Arabia is sometimes offered as an empty leg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a private jet from Dubai to Riyadh?

For example, a one-way flight costs €13,000 in a Phenom 300 with 7 seats, for 1h30 of flying, to or from Riyadh. The final price depends on dates, aircraft availability and taxes. Beyond seven passengers, a Challenger 350 is quoted from €5,500 per hour.

How long is a Dubai to Riyadh private flight?

About 1h30, depending on the aircraft and winds, for some 860 km. As Riyadh is one hour behind Dubai, a 07:00 departure from Al Maktoum reaches King Khalid around 07:30 local time, and a 19:00 return lands in Dubai around 21:30.

How far ahead should I book a flight to Riyadh?

Allow at least three days. The Saudi AIP requires the private flight permit 72 hours before departure, through the Oboor system, and the slot must be obtained first. Once granted, the permit remains valid for 72 hours if the date or times change.

Does a Dubai resident need a visa for Riyadh?

That depends on nationality. A resident holding a residence permit valid for at least three months, in the listed professions, can obtain the tourist visa online or on arrival, together with first-degree relatives. We check every passport before the flight.

Our Dubai office arranges these day trips to or from Riyadh: tell us the date of your meeting.

Private jet charter with IBC Aviation:

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