$545+ Cheap flights to Middle East

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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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 20 June 2026.

Sat 24/1012:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 1/1123:30
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop31h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/6$1,219
Mon 16/1112:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 19/1123:30
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6$1,308
Mon 3/813:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/808:55
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,309
Tue 21/706:30
SYD
-
DOH
1 stop30h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 30/720:05
DOH
-
SYD
Nonstop14h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 17/6$1,319
Mon 9/1112:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 12/1121:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/6$1,329
Tue 3/1121:30
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 7/1121:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/6$1,335
Tue 21/720:35
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop20h 20m
Air India
Sat 25/711:55
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop25h 10m
Air India
Deal found 16/6$1,363
Mon 20/713:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/708:55
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,371
Tue 4/820:35
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/802:20
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,381
Sat 18/720:35
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/804:05
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops57h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,393
Mon 13/713:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/814:20
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,393
Sun 11/1021:35
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop32h 10m
Air India
Thu 26/1109:55
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop26h 20m
Air India
Deal found 17/6$1,418

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 20 June 2026.

Return from

$1,587

One-way from

$545

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,651

Good round-trip deal

$1,494 or less

Good one-way deal

$800 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/11-21/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Sydney to Tel Aviv
19/7
  • 19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 35m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Middle East.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Middle East.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

12:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 19/11

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

$1,308

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/11

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,329

SydneyKuwait City

SYD - KWI

SYDKWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

15:50-03:05

1 stop19h 15m

Kuwait City

Mon 16/11

22:20-06:50

1 stop24h 30m

$1,540

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

11:00-01:00

2 stops69h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/11

21:20-10:00

2 stops53h 40m

$1,574

SydneyTel Aviv

SYD - TLV

SYDTLV

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

21:30-10:45

1 stop22h 15m

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

Sun 8/11

00:55-06:35

1 stop20h 40m

$1,607

SydneyKuwait City

SYD - KWI

SYDKWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

14:50-03:05

1 stop19h 15m

Kuwait City

Mon 14/9

22:30-06:10

1 stop24h 40m

$1,614

SydneyKuwait City

SYD - KWI

SYDKWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

14:50-19:45

1 stop35h 55m

Kuwait City

Mon 14/9

21:15-06:10

1 stop25h 55m

$1,622

SydneyKuwait City

SYD - KWI

SYDKWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

12:00-03:05

2 stops22h 05m

Kuwait City

Tue 18/8

21:15-06:10

1 stop25h 55m

$1,634

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

13:05-03:05

2 stops21h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/9

21:00-10:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,650

SydneyKuwait City

SYD - KWI

SYDKWI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

14:50-17:45

1 stop33h 55m

Kuwait City

Sun 30/8

19:15-07:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,679

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Best time to book a flight to Middle East

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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 38 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

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

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 20 June 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 20 June 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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, 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 $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 $612, however they can be found for as little as $352.

  • 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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