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$509+ Cheap flights to Middle East

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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 21 January 2026.

Fri 17/412:15
SYD
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RUH
1 stop23h 10m
Cebu Pacific
Thu 30/405:55
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 19/1$1,113
Tue 3/321:50
SYD
-
DOH
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/304:30
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,136
Wed 4/213:35
SYD
-
DOH
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/222:00
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,138
Fri 17/410:05
SYD
-
RUH
2 stops38h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 30/420:50
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop29h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,142
Mon 2/220:05
SYD
-
DOH
3 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/204:45
DOH
-
SYD
3 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,163
Tue 10/210:30
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 15/221:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,191
Tue 24/210:25
SYD
-
RUH
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/220:40
RUH
-
SYD
2 stops51h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,214
Fri 27/212:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 2/321:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,224
Wed 8/412:15
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop23h 10m
Cebu Pacific
Tue 14/405:55
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,225
Tue 12/511:00
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop37h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 15/520:50
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,227
Mon 26/122:00
SYD
-
DOH
1 stop33h 15m
China Southern
Sun 1/201:15
DOH
-
SYD
1 stop28h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,237
Fri 6/313:35
SYD
-
RUH
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/304:00
RUH
-
SYD
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,260

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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 21 January 2026.

Return from

$1,536

One-way from

$509

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,915

Good round-trip deal

$1,652 or less

Good one-way deal

$727 or less
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  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 15/2-12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 40m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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21/2
  • 21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

13:35-06:15

2 stops24h 40m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 8/2

22:00-20:35

3 stops38h 35m

$1,138

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

20:05-16:40

3 stops28h 35m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 4/2

04:45-09:15

3 stops44h 30m

$1,163

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

20:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 30/4

20:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,185

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

10:30-19:10

1 stop40h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 15/2

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,191

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/3

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,224

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 15/5

20:50-12:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,231

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

20:05-23:45

2 stops35h 40m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 28/3

02:00-12:45

2 stops50h 45m

$1,257

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

20:05-20:20

2 stops32h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/3

05:55-10:45

1 stop20h 50m

$1,280

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

10:30-19:10

1 stop40h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/3

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,304

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 7/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,306

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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 22 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 (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 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 $957
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,220
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,146
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,281

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Middle East are Hainan Airlines, Scoot 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 21 January 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 21 January 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
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,719 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,197 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 $46, while return flights cost around $96.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around $370, however they can be found for as little as $218.

  • 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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