What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh is to fly which costs 1100﷼ - 3200﷼ and takes 20h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh is to fly which takes 20h 23m and costs 1100﷼ - 3200﷼.

How far is it from Melbourne to Riyadh?

The distance between Melbourne and Riyadh is 12413 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Riyadh?

It takes approximately 20h 23m to get from Melbourne to Riyadh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:51 AM in Melbourne and 10:51 PM in Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Melbourne to Riyadh - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Riyadh by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly to Riyadh
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane MEL - RUH
20h 23m
SAR 1,179–3,187
Fly to Hamad International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane MEL - DOH
2. Drive from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Riyadhcar
23h 15m
SAR 2,193–3,353
Fly to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane MEL - ELQ
2. Take the bus from Buraydah to Riyadh Central Busbus
27h 36m
SAR 1,576–4,041
Fly to King Fahd International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane MEL - DMM
2. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus
3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
25h 17m
SAR 1,448–3,895

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

39Weekly Planes

18h 38mAverage Duration

SAR 1,136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,413 km
Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.

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