Top budget options to fly from Saudi Arabia to Dubai (short summary + tips)

Best budget carriers to check

• Flynas — Saudi Arabia’s main low-cost carrier with many daily flights from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah to Dubai (DXB and DWC) and other UAE airports. Often the cheapest direct option for travelers based in KSA. (Flynas.com)
• flydubai — UAE low-cost carrier with frequent direct services between Saudi airports (including Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah) and Dubai (DXB and sometimes DWC). Good schedule frequency and competitive fares. (wego.ae)
• Air Arabia — Sharjah-based low-cost airline that flies between Saudi cities and Sharjah (very close to Dubai). Routes to Sharjah can be cheaper; factor in transfer time from SHJ to Dubai (30–60+ minutes by road). (Flynas.com)

How to choose which is best for you

• Price vs convenience: Flynas and flydubai will normally give cheapest direct service to Dubai airports; Air Arabia may be cheapest but flies to Sharjah (short transfer to Dubai). (Flynas.com)
• Airport: check DXB (Dubai Intl) vs DWC (Al Maktoum) — DWC can have lower fares but is farther from central Dubai. Flynas and flydubai operate to both at times. (Flynas.com)
• Total cost: compare base fare + baggage, seat selection and other ancillaries (low-cost carriers add fees). Always check final price before booking. (General best practice; see airline pages above.) (Flynas.com)

Money- and time-saving tips

• Book early and be flexible with dates — low-cost fares change quickly. Use price alerts on search engines (Skyscanner, Google Flights, wego). (wego.ae)
• Compare the total outlay (fare + luggage + seat + transfers) — a slightly higher fare on flydubai/Flynas can be cheaper overall if it lands at DXB and avoids an SHJ→DXB transfer. (wego.ae)
• Watch airline promos and membership deals (Flynas often runs KSA–UAE promotions). (Flynas.com)
• Check flight times and airport (DXB vs DWC vs SHJ) before booking — DWC and SHJ require longer transit into central Dubai. (Flynas.com)

If you want, I can:

• Compare current fares on your specific travel dates from your nearest Saudi airport (I’ll check live prices), or
• Show how to set price alerts and which search sites to use.

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