Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MELA) to Riyadh (RUH)

Compare Melbourne to Riyadh flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Riyadh

Book the best Riyadh fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £755. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.£601 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £601, select.
Riyadh.£615 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £615, select.
Riyadh.£646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £646, select.
Riyadh.£683 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £683, select.
Riyadh.£746 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Cebu Pacific and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £746, select.
Riyadh.£755 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £755, select.
Riyadh.£755 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £755, select.
Riyadh.£857 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and Jazeera Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £857, select.
Riyadh.£933 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £933, select.
Riyadh.£947 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £947, select.
Riyadh.£962 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £962, select.
Riyadh.£1,109 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with VietJet Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,109, select.
Riyadh.£1,170 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,170, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £947
Apr
from £755
May
from £646
Jun
from £755
Jul
from £933
Aug
Find prices
Sep
from £857
Oct
Find prices
Nov
from £683
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices

Melbourne to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Riyadh

21 miles from central Riyadh
ClosestCheapest
from £601
Search flights

Melbourne to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£601
Cheapest month to flyMay

Check out these Riyadh hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Riyadh hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
The St. Regis Riyadh
6.24 miles from city centre
£464
Per night
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
4.27 miles from city centre
£350
Per night
منتجع رينيوم القيروان الرياض
16.67 miles from city centre
£493
Per night
The St. Regis Riyadh
6.24 miles from city centre
£464
Per night
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
4.27 miles from city centre
£350
Per night
منتجع رينيوم القيروان الرياض
16.67 miles from city centre
£493
Per night
Explore top-rated hotels

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh is £601. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Riyadh. But we found flights with one stop from £601.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Riyadh is China Southern .

Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Melbourne. Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to RUH. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like December or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to RUH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • 68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Relax before your Melbourne to RUH flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.

  • Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.

About Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option close to RUH. Or check in and relax at Makarem Riyadh Hotel before heading to your final destination.

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riyadh King Khalid International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.

Getting from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, central Riyadh is around 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • Currently, £386 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £601. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Melbourne to RUH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). October is when most people travel to Riyadh. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your Melbourne to RUH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.

More about Riyadh

  • Start your Riyadh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Al Masmak Palace Museum are must-do's during your Riyadh adventure.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Extend your Saudi Arabia adventure with a visit to Al Kharj, located about 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Riyadh. From Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque to other leading attractions, there's no shortage of things to add to your to-do list.

More travel options

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Riyadh

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.