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$541+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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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 12 March 2026.

Thu 26/313:30
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops62h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 2/423:20
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops50h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3$939
Wed 8/410:05
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops41h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 15/421:10
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3$1,003
Wed 22/411:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 29/423:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop31h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/3$1,012
Wed 22/411:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 29/421:35
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$1,026
Mon 20/420:30
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop31h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 29/423:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop31h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3$1,026
Fri 24/413:00
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/508:55
AUH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,031
Mon 19/1011:00
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops39h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 29/1020:45
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops57h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3$1,041
Fri 1/509:45
SYD
-
MCT
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/510:10
MCT
-
SYD
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,042
Thu 26/313:30
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops60h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 29/320:30
DXB
-
SYD
3 stops53h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/3$1,045
Fri 1/520:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 5/620:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3$1,049
Fri 24/420:35
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/508:00
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,051
Tue 21/410:05
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop42h 55m
China Southern
Tue 28/419:55
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 7/3$1,052

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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 12 March 2026.

Return from

$1,045

One-way from

$541

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,668

Good round-trip deal

$1,543 or less

Good one-way deal

$654 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/3-29/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 114h 15m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($116 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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SydneyMuscat

SYD - MCT

SYDMCT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:45-17:40

2 stops37h 55m

Muscat Seeb

Sat 9/5

10:10-19:35

2 stops27h 25m

$1,042

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

11:00-19:00

1 stop38h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

20:30-09:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,175

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

10:05-21:30

2 stops41h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 1/5

23:20-12:35

1 stop31h 15m

$1,185

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

10:05-21:30

3 stops65h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/4

21:10-08:00

2 stops28h 50m

$1,186

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

20:30-18:35

1 stop29h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/6

21:35-12:35

1 stop32h 00m

$1,189

SydneyJeddah

SYD - JED

SYDJED

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

21:00-08:40

1 stop42h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 14/5

21:35-19:20

1 stop38h 45m

$1,287

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:05-19:00

3 stops62h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/4

20:30-08:00

3 stops53h 30m

$1,295

SydneyMuscat

SYD - MCT

SYDMCT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:20-22:55

2 stops42h 35m

Muscat Seeb

Wed 17/6

02:50-06:45

2 stops45h 55m

$1,319

SydneyMuscat

SYD - MCT

SYDMCT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

10:20-22:55

2 stops42h 35m

Muscat Seeb

Wed 29/4

11:55-16:50

1 stop22h 55m

$1,332

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 30/4

21:35-09:00

1 stop28h 25m

$1,360

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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 24 hours 10 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.

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.

Weekly flight availability to Middle East

The most flights from Sydney to Middle East are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 $900
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,079
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,078
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,454

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 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Middle East when rainfall is around 10.0 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, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 12 March 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 12 March 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
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,253 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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, Cathay 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 $62.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around $255, however they can be found for as little as $110.

  • 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. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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