Dubai to Buraydah flights
Buraydah lies 1,144 km (711 mi) west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dubai | Buraydah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 745,353 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | DXB, 20 km out | ELQ, 20 km out |
Clocks in Buraydah are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Buraydah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dubai
Dubai is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 25 km), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 35 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 87 km), Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 96 km), Zayed International Airport (AUH, 97 km).
Arriving in Buraydah
Buraydah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,126 ft |
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Staying in Buraydah
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buraydah from Dubai?
1,144 km (711 mi) in a straight line, west of Dubai.
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Buraydah by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Buraydah?
Buraydah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Dubai to Buraydah flights?
Typically Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
What currency do I need in Buraydah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Buraydah?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.