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Flights from Melbourne to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or New Delhi, about 18h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 04m
Melbourne to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey18h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MEL Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
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MEL Manila (MNL) RUH
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Riyadh Air
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MEL Guangzhou (CAN) RUH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Saudia
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,352 km7,671 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 04mestimate
- Time difference
- -8hRiyadh vs Melbourne
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → RUH
Flights from Melbourne to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, New Delhi and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,352 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB) and Manila (MNL). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Riyadh?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 8 hours behind Melbourne.
