There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which costs 1300﷼ - 3600﷼ and takes 19h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport (RUH) is to fly which takes 19h 4m and costs 1300﷼ - 3600﷼.
The distance between Melbourne and Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 12371 km.
It takes approximately 19h 4m to get from Melbourne to Riyadh Airport (RUH), including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:52 AM in Melbourne and 9:52 PM in Riyadh Airport (RUH).
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?
Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,800–6,000
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Riyadh via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,200–7,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,700–4,900
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Riyadh via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,200–4,700
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,200–3,400
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Riyadh via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,400–4,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,900–4,000
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Riyadh via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,200–4,700
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,300–3,500
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