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How to get fromDubai to Rub' al Khaliby plane, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Dubai to Rub' al Khali by plane, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW)plane plane DXB - SHW
    2. Walk from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to Rub' al Khaliunknown unknown
    15h 18m

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW)plane plane AUH - SHW
    3. Walk from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to Rub' al Khaliunknown unknown
    18h 38m

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,642.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Rub' al Khali, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Rub' al Khali. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW), then travel to Rub' al Khali. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW), then travel to Rub' al Khali.

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