What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 50m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Beijing (PEK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,136. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 40h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

SriLankan Airlines, at $824, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air China. SriLankan Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, 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 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, Etihad Airways or China Eastern.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Melbourne?

Located just 30.1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riyadh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Khaled Intl (RUH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 7 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$665+ Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Round-trip from	$1,116
One-way from	$665
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,284

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30/10-6/11
2 total stops
72h 00m total
Melbourne to Riyadh

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19/11
2 total stops
26h 40m total
Melbourne to Riyadh

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1121:15RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,116

Fri 31/1022:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1121:10RUH - MEL

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$1,190

Mon 20/1022:45MEL - RUH

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1004:25RUH - MEL

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,227

Thu 30/1022:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1107:45RUH - MEL

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,314

Thu 30/1023:30MEL - RUH

1 stop30h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1100:05RUH - MEL

1 stop25h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$1,329

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Thu 30/1013:20MEL - RUH

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1100:05RUH - MEL

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,398

Fri 31/1013:10MEL - RUH

2 stops40h 35mIndiGo

Fri 7/1107:45RUH - MEL

2 stops39h 40mIndiGo

Deal found 16/9$1,560

Mon 9/322:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 13/321:10RUH - MEL

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9$1,573

Fri 31/1013:20MEL - RUH

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1123:50RUH - MEL

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,440

Thu 1/122:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 10/121:10RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,620

Mon 9/200:30MEL - RUH

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/217:10RUH - MEL

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,747

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Mon 20/1022:45MEL - RUH

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1004:25RUH - MEL

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,227

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern

Thu 6/1121:15RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$1,116

Thu 30/1022:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1107:45RUH - MEL

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,314

Thu 30/1023:30MEL - RUH

1 stop30h 35mChina Southern

Wed 5/1100:05RUH - MEL

1 stop25h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9$1,329

Fri 31/1022:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern

Fri 7/1121:10RUH - MEL

1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$1,190

One-way flights from Melbourne to Riyadh
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Wed 19/1114:20MEL - RUH

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$665

Wed 19/1122:30MEL - RUH

1 stop28h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9$688

Sat 15/1114:20MEL - RUH

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$695

Sat 15/1123:30MEL - RUH

1 stop30h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9$709

Sat 15/1112:00MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9$736

Mon 15/1217:55MEL - RUH

3 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$827

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MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

13:20-09:00

3 stops27h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/11

00:05-10:20

2 stops26h 15m

$1,398

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:20-17:15

3 stops35h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/11

23:50-15:10

3 stops31h 20m

$1,440

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:10-21:45

2 stops40h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/11

07:45-07:25

2 stops39h 40m

$1,560

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 13/3

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,573

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 1/1

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/1

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,620

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

00:30-16:25

2 stops23h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/2

17:10-11:50

2 stops34h 40m

$1,747

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

14:20-09:00

2 stops26h 40m

$665

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

$688

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

14:20-03:05

2 stops44h 45m

$695

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

23:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

$709

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RUH?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andChina Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

75 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Melbourne?
Located just 30.1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riyadh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Khaled Intl (RUH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 7 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 40h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh round-trip?
SriLankan Airlines, at $824, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air China. SriLankan Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$824	Average$1,751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$903	Average$1,099	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$926	Average$1,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,337	Average$1,652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,600	Average$1,992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,673	Average$2,416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,038	Average$2,658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $665

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh that are best for you.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RUH?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andChina Eastern from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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