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23 Jun — 30 Jun1
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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 24 May 2026.

Sat 19/909:45
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/914:50
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,210
Mon 9/1121:30
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops28h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 11/1221:05
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5$1,214
Wed 10/620:35
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/617:00
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,232
Sat 21/1112:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 27/1121:05
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5$1,273
Sat 21/1112:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 27/1123:30
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5$1,273
Wed 2/911:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 16/921:35
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5$1,274
Thu 29/1012:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 2/1121:05
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/5$1,297
Sun 15/1112:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 20/1121:05
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5$1,300
Fri 13/1121:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop26h 35m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1121:05
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,301
Thu 12/1112:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1123:30
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop31h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5$1,301
Thu 17/920:35
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/921:00
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$1,309
Wed 28/1021:30
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 30/1021:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/5$1,311

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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 24 May 2026.

Return from

$1,594

One-way from

$601

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,425

Good round-trip deal

$1,463 or less

Good one-way deal

$795 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • Sydney to Tel Aviv
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Middle East.
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SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

12:00-19:15

1 stop38h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/11

18:55-13:35

1 stop35h 40m

$1,300

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

21:30-17:05

1 stop26h 35m

Dubai Intl

Mon 16/11

21:05-10:00

1 stop29h 55m

$1,300

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

12:00-17:05

1 stop36h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

21:05-10:00

1 stop29h 55m

$1,300

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

12:00-19:15

2 stops62h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 2/11

21:05-10:00

1 stop29h 55m

$1,307

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

21:30-19:10

1 stop29h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/10

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,311

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

12:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 15/11

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

$1,572

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

13:05-06:50

2 stops23h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 29/7

02:35-10:00

2 stops25h 25m

$1,607

SydneyMuscat

SYD - MCT

SYDMCT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:15-15:45

2 stops36h 30m

Muscat Seeb

Mon 27/7

09:20-06:25

2 stops39h 05m

$1,692

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

10:15-23:40

1 stop20h 25m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 8/7

01:30-08:00

1 stop23h 30m

$1,747

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

14:50-22:40

Nonstop14h 50m

Doha Hamad Intl

Mon 7/9

20:05-17:10

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,807

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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 23 hours 45 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 (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 $702
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $982
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,082
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,153

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 74 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 24 May 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 24 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Middle East, such as Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,441 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,573 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

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, Cebu Pacific 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 $43, while return flights cost around $65.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around $602, however they can be found for as little as $346.

  • 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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