Travelling from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT): What you need to know
Ras al Khaimah (where Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is located) and Dubai share the UTC+4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to RKT, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to RKT flight? Relax in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to RKT if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Ras Al Khaimah International Airport rental car and discover Ras al Khaimah and beyond with your own wheels. Autostrad Rent A Car, drivus and Quick Drive are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport flight.
Getting from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to central Ras al Khaimah
Central Ras al Khaimah is around 21 kilometres from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
$280 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. A return flight starts from $798. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to RKT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dubai to RKT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT). Plan your visit to Ras al Khaimah in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Dubai to RKT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ras al Khaimah, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Ras al Khaimah
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ras al Khaimah right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Jumaa Al Maktoum Mosque, RAK fort and Heritage site are top sights which should feature on every Ras al Khaimah itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ras al Khaimah. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Huwaylāt. It's about 88 kilometres south of Ras al Khaimah and boasts highlights including Sheikh Rashed Mosque and Family Park Alhowilat.
