Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Riyadh?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 48m.

Which airlines fly to Riyadh?

China Eastern, China Southern and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh from Sydney according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Riyadh. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Riyadh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Riyadh?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the lowest average return price of $1,081.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Riyadh?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 30m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Riyadh?

Shanghai (PVG) was the most common stop: 74% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

IndiGo is the most popular carrier operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:45 - 06:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

27h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:15 - 12:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

$1,433Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

12:15 - 04:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22:15 - 12:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

$1,507Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

12:00 - 19:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

39h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:10 - 13:35RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,539China Eastern

Fri, 25 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan

12:15 - 04:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

05:55 - 10:45RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,625Cebu Pacific

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

12:45 - 15:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

33h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

21:00 - 06:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,654Oman Air

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

22:10 - 15:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

16:05 - 06:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,654Oman Air

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:20 - 19:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

41h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:10 - 13:35RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,697China Eastern

Thu, 7 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan

11:15 - 04:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

05:55 - 09:45RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,964Cebu Pacific

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

15:40 - 02:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:20 - 06:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,799Etihad Airways

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

15:40 - 02:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:30 - 06:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,820Etihad Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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China Eastern flights from Sydney to Riyadh

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China Eastern

25 Dec

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 10m

1 stop

RUH19:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

16 Jan

RUH21:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,539

China Eastern

7 Jan

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 50m

1 stop

RUH19:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

20 Jan

RUH21:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,697

China Eastern

25 Dec

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 00m

2 stops

RUH19:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

16 Jan

RUH21:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,728

Oman Air flights from Sydney to Riyadh

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Oman Air

14 Sept

SYD12:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 30m

2 stops

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

28 Sept

RUH21:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

50h 30m

2 stops

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,654

Oman Air

17 Sept

SYD12:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 30m

2 stops

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

28 Sept

RUH03:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

SYD06:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,661

Oman Air

14 Sept

SYD12:45Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 25m

2 stops

RUH20:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

2 Oct

RUH22:20Riyadh King Khaled Intl

48h 35m

2 stops

SYD05:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,671

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

10:45-06:30

2 stops27h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/10

22:15-12:10

2 stops29h 55m

$1,433

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/10

12:15-04:25

1 stop24h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/10

22:15-12:10

2 stops29h 55m

$1,507

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 16/1

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,539

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

12:15-04:25

1 stop24h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/10

05:55-10:45

1 stop20h 50m

$1,625

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

12:45-15:15

2 stops33h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 28/9

21:00-06:30

2 stops50h 30m

$1,654

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

22:10-15:15

2 stops24h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/9

16:05-06:30

2 stops31h 25m

$1,654

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/1

09:20-19:10

1 stop41h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 20/1

21:10-13:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,697

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

11:15-04:25

1 stop24h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 28/9

05:55-09:45

1 stop20h 50m

$1,964

Fastest return journey

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

15:40-02:45

1 stop18h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/9

04:20-06:10

1 stop18h 50m

$2,799

SydneyRiyadh

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

15:40-02:45

1 stop18h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 20/9

22:30-06:10

1 stop24h 40m

$2,820

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Riyadh?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,475 to $2,532.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,433.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Riyadh. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,101. If you don’t want to visit Riyadh in November, then you should wait until June to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,112.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Riyadh from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Riyadh for around $1,675 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Riyadh from Sydney for as low as $1,067 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Riyadh flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Riyadh flight.

How have Sydney to Riyadh flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Sydney to Riyadh flights are approximately 45% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	$718
Fastest flight time	21h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Riyadh from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $718. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Riyadh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,433.

The fastest flight from Sydney to Riyadh takes 21h 00m

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Riyadh. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Riyadh.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Riyadh

How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl by plane?
There are 12770.7 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Riyadh King Khaled Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Riyadh?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sydney and Riyadh, the leading airline is China Eastern, making up 29% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include China Southern with 23%, Etihad Airways with 21%, and Qatar Airways with 9%.

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Cebu Pacific	PriceFrom $334	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 222 reviews	Search Cebu Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $906	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 232 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $958	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,150	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 161 reviews	Search Air China flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,529	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,509 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom $1,555	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 136 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $2,442	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,735 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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