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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → Australia

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
RUHMELDEL

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 New Delhi (DEL) MEL
Leg 1: Air India, Flynas, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~19h 02m
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RUH Doha (DOH) MEL
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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3
RUH Dubai (DXB) MEL
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 08m
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RUH Manila (MNL) MEL
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Riyadh Air · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 07m
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RUH Abu Dhabi (AUH) MEL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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RUH Guangzhou (CAN) MEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 17m
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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.

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