Travelling from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Dubai: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Yanbu Airport to Dubai and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
Yanbu Airport is located in Yanbu. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is one hour ahead of Yanbu.
Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most traveled route, with two departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from YNB to DXB is with flydubai at 18:00. Choose the first departure with flydubai at 16:55 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To avoid missing your YNB to Dubai flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Yanbu Airport to Dubai ticket. Start your journey at YNB and end it at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Book your favourite seat with flydubai. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Yanbu Airport to Dubai.
Central Yanbu to YNB is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 15 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
90.34% of flights leaving Yanbu Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from YNB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Dubai
RM561 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Yanbu Airport to Dubai flight. A return ticket right now is RM1,228. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YNB to Dubai.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Yanbu Airport to Dubai tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Yanbu Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire to explore Dubai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from YNB to Dubai.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Yanbu Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Following your YNB to Dubai flight, unwind at a hotel near DWC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive or Golden Key Car Hire and set off in the blink of an eye.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Travel to Dubai during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Yanbu Airport to Dubai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Yanbu Airport to Dubai flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YNB to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Yanbu Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are highlights which should feature on every Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've visited Dubai, now it's time to discover other parts of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 121 kilometres south-west to Abu Dhabi to tick off its leading attractions. From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan, your itinerary will be busy.
Khawr Fakkān is another favourite destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 113 kilometres east of Dubai. No journey is complete without experiencing Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park.