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Flights from Riyadh to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Doha, about 19h 02m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 04m
Riyadh to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey18h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Doha
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Melbourne
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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RUH Doha (DOH) MEL
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
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RUH Manila (MNL) MEL
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Riyadh Air · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
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RUH Guangzhou (CAN) MEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
- +8hMelbourne vs Riyadh
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- RUH → MEL, AVV
Flights from Riyadh to Melbourne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Doha 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 Riyadh to Melbourne?
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 Riyadh and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Manila (MNL). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Melbourne?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh.



