$494+ 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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DXB
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Middle East in 2025

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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 18 December 2025.

Thu 25/1220:40SYD - DXB
1 stop33h 35mAir China
Wed 4/201:15DXB - SYD
1 stop31h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/12$1,737
Wed 24/1222:00SYD - DXB
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Sun 28/1201:55DXB - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,746
Fri 26/1208:10SYD - DXB
1 stop22h 55mChina Southern
Tue 30/1201:55DXB - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12$1,749
Wed 31/1221:30SYD - AUH
1 stop31h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 31/123:30AUH - SYD
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$1,756
Wed 31/1208:10SYD - DOH
1 stop23h 05mChina Southern
Sat 3/101:15DOH - SYD
1 stop28h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,761
Wed 17/1221:25SYD - DXB
1 stop30h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 23/1222:30DXB - SYD
1 stop33h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,809
Wed 24/1222:00SYD - DOH
1 stop33h 15mChina Southern
Sun 28/1201:15DOH - SYD
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,848
Mon 22/1215:15SYD - DXB
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Sun 28/1201:55DXB - SYD
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,864
Wed 31/1215:15SYD - DXB
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Tue 6/120:20DXB - SYD
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,865
Mon 22/1215:15SYD - DXB
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Wed 31/1220:20DXB - SYD
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12$1,868
Tue 30/1208:10SYD - DXB
1 stop22h 55mChina Southern
Tue 6/120:20DXB - SYD
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,880
Fri 26/1208:10SYD - DXB
1 stop22h 55mChina Southern
Tue 6/120:20DXB - SYD
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,883

Find flight deals to Middle East

Find the latest flights to Middle East in 2025, 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 18 December 2025.

Return from

$1,688

One-way from

$470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,278

Good round-trip deal

$1,704 or less

Good one-way deal

$768 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 55m total
  • Sydney to Middle East
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025
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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Locate flights to Middle East that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 December 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 5/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,185

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

21:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

23:30-13:35

1 stop31h 05m

$1,194

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

10:45-19:00

3 stops39h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

18:00-07:30

3 stops30h 30m

$1,232

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 10/3

02:25-09:55

1 stop23h 30m

$1,244

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 18/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,245

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

12:00-23:00

1 stop19h 00m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 19/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,245

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 19/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,245

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 22/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,245

SydneyDoha

SYD - DOH

SYDDOH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

12:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Doha Hamad Intl

Sun 22/2

02:25-10:45

1 stop24h 20m

$1,245

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

13:35-03:30

2 stops20h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/2

07:00-06:15

3 stops40h 15m

$1,280

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/12

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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 23 hours 2 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 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Middle East should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Middle East?

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

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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Middle East.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $37, while return flights cost around $116.

  • How much is a return flight to Middle East?

    A return flight to Middle East will typically cost around $394, however they can be found for as little as $199.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Middle East depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Middle East, Melbourne 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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