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$495+ 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 22 January 2026.

Sat 7/322:00
SYD
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DOH
1 stop33h 15m
China Southern
Fri 13/301:15
DOH
-
SYD
1 stop35h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 21/1$1,096
Fri 17/412:15
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop23h 10m
Cebu Pacific
Thu 30/405:55
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 19/1$1,109
Thu 19/320:05
SYD
-
MCT
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/300:15
MCT
-
SYD
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,127
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$1,133
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$1,139
Sun 8/320:05
SYD
-
RUH
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:35
RUH
-
SYD
3 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,192
Tue 10/210:30
SYD
-
RUH
1 stop40h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 15/221:10
RUH
-
SYD
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1$1,202
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$1,210
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$1,220
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$1,223
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$1,234
Wed 28/115:15
SYD
-
DOH
1 stop40h 00m
China Southern
Tue 3/201:15
DOH
-
SYD
1 stop24h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 21/1$1,242

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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 22 January 2026.

Return from

$1,472

One-way from

$495

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,909

Good round-trip deal

$1,647 or less

Good one-way deal

$725 or less
China Southern
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  • 3/3-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 25m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

22:00-23:15

1 stop33h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 13/3

01:15-20:20

1 stop35h 05m

$1,105

SydneyMuscat

SYD - MCT

SYDMCT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/3

20:05-21:30

2 stops32h 25m

Muscat Seeb

Mon 30/3

00:15-20:35

3 stops37h 20m

$1,127

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:50-20:55

3 stops31h 05m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 29/3

04:30-20:35

3 stops32h 05m

$1,133

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

$1,182

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

20:05-22:25

3 stops34h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 15/3

21:35-20:35

3 stops39h 00m

$1,192

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

11:25-22:05

1 stop42h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/3

00:30-07:30

1 stop23h 00m

$1,195

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

$1,220

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

$1,228

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

$1,276

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

12:00-23:00

1 stop19h 00m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 11/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,284

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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 9 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 $954
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,216
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,143
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,277

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 22 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 22 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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,717 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
4,200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 $369, 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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