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How to get fromDubai to Riyadby plane, taxi, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Riyad by plane, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane DXB - NKC
    2. Take the taxi from Nouakchott (NKC) to Riyadtaxi taxi
    16h 8m
    $451–1,527

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane AUH - NKC
    3. Take the taxi from Nouakchott (NKC) to Riyadtaxi taxi
    18h 38m
    $401–1,038

  3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane SHJ - NKC
    2. Take the taxi from Nouakchott (NKC) to Riyadtaxi taxi
    17h 49m
    $425–1,234

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Dubai to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane DOH - NKC
    3. Take the taxi from Nouakchott (NKC) to Riyadtaxi taxi
    20h 21m
    $578–1,638

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,382.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 8m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyad, Mauritania?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Riyad. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Nouakchott (NKC), then take the taxi to Riyad. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Nouakchott (NKC), then take the taxi to Riyad.

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