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Flights to Middle East in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Middle East
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Middle East. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 July 2026.

Wed 9/920:35
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop20h 20m
Air India
Wed 23/911:55
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop25h 10m
Air India
Deal found 17/7$1,162
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/901:50
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,174
Mon 3/813:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/808:45
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,197
Tue 3/1121:30
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 5/1223:30
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/7$1,209
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/913:10
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,219
Sun 4/1021:35
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop20h 20m
Air India
Sun 18/1011:55
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop25h 10m
Air India
Deal found 16/7$1,223
Thu 12/1112:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1121:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/7$1,325
Thu 29/1021:30
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1121:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,335
Tue 11/813:00
SYD
-
DOH
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/802:00
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,355
Wed 12/813:00
SYD
-
DOH
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/802:00
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,398
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
DOH
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/903:55
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,401
Sun 26/713:00
SYD
-
BEY
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1106:15
BEY
-
SYD
1 stop39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,406

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Find flight deals to Middle East

Find the latest flights to Middle East in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Return from

$1,608

One-way from

$556

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,479

Good round-trip deal

$1,542 or less

Good one-way deal

$795 or less
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  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Sydney to Tel Aviv
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22/7
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/11

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,325

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

20:35-21:20

1 stop31h 45m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 18/8

22:15-19:05

2 stops37h 50m

$1,512

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

10:00-00:25

2 stops68h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/9

21:00-08:00

2 stops29h 00m

$1,575

SydneyTel Aviv

SYD - TLV

SYDTLV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

21:30-23:40

1 stop35h 10m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sat 14/11

19:30-06:35

1 stop26h 05m

$1,699

SydneyBeirut

SYD - BEY

SYDBEY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

21:30-05:05

1 stop40h 35m

Beirut

Sun 15/11

06:15-17:55

1 stop26h 40m

$1,704

SydneyBeirut

SYD - BEY

SYDBEY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

16:40-05:25

1 stop20h 45m

Beirut

Mon 26/10

06:15-06:35

1 stop39h 20m

$1,706

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

10:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/12

21:00-10:45

2 stops30h 45m

$1,724

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

09:15-03:05

2 stops24h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/9

05:55-09:45

1 stop20h 50m

$1,746

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

21:30-20:55

1 stop31h 25m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 20/11

04:35-06:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,747

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

09:45-05:05

1 stop25h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 1/9

05:35-19:35

2 stops32h 00m

$1,795

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Middle East

How long is the flight to Middle East?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Middle East takes 21 hours 21 minutes. Flights to Middle East from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Middle East

The most flights from Sydney to Middle East are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Middle East?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Middle East are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $717
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,004
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,105
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,178

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Middle East are Cebu Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

Rainfall in Middle East by month

Plan your trip to Middle East by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Middle East ranges from 0.0 - 127.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 127.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Middle East when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Middle East by month

Plan your trip to Middle East by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Middle East, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Middle East?

The price you pay for your flight to Middle East may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Middle East?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Middle East. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Middle East?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Middle East in the last few years. This data was updated on 18 July 2026.
The most popular places in Middle East to fly to are United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Israel.

Reviews of airlines servicing Middle East

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Middle East. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Middle East. Reviews last updated 18 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Middle East, such as Emirates,Qantas Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,629 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

FAQs about flying to Middle East

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Middle East if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Middle East on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Middle East?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East?

    Abha is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Abha typically cost $44, while return flights cost around $128.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around $615, however they can be found for as little as $353.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Middle East depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Middle East, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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