Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Sydney?

Flights from Riyadh to Sydney usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Sydney.

Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Sydney pass through?

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Sydney most commonly connect through: • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 65% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 6% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Riyadh to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 3,384 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 5,049 ﷼, a difference of 1,666 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Sydney?

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House and Sydney Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Riyadh to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Sydney takes 00m, covering 20,576 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Riyadh to Sydney looking right now?

One-way fares from Riyadh to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 4,835 ﷼, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Sydney?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 32m, compared with 19h 33m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 20h 56m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh (Eastern Australia Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car rental options are available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 151 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include: • East Coast Car Rentals • Bargain Car Rentals • YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL • No Birds • EverythingFleet

How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Sydney flight?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Sydney range from 3,738 ﷼ to 4,846 ﷼, with an average of 4,120 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 3,738 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Sydney?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Sydney typically range from 3,738 ﷼ to 4,846 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 3,952 ﷼, on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Sydney. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sydney at 3,361 ﷼ round-trip. •July (5,049 ﷼) and April (5,031 ﷼) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?

Qatar Airways (3,952 ﷼) and Etihad Airways (4,004 ﷼) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Sydney according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Sydney?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the most popular layover for the Riyadh to Sydney route. 65% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via AUH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Sydney?

Flights via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of 2,425 ﷼. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Riyadh to Sydney, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Riyadh to Sydney layovers at 10h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

3,952 ﷼

Typical prices: 3,738 ﷼–4,846 ﷼

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1,832 ﷼

Typical prices: 2,083 ﷼-3,167 ﷼

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Cheapest • Avg 2,425 ﷼ (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 18h 32m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Sydney

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

9:00 pm - 6:50 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:00 pm - 4:00 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 00m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

3,952 ﷼Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 10

4:30 am - 6:30 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:30 pm - 9:00 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4,004 ﷼Etihad Airways

2 days ago

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 10

4:30 am - 6:30 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:30 pm - 9:00 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4,056 ﷼Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 4

11:35 pm - 10:45 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

8:05 pm - 5:00 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

40h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4,067 ﷼Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 4

9:05 pm - 1:35 pmRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 pm - 7:10 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

39h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

4,100 ﷼China Eastern

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

4:55 pm - 6:30 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:30 pm - 2:55 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

37h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4,211 ﷼Etihad Airways

1 day ago

Wed, Feb 24 - Thu, Mar 4

2:40 am - 7:35 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 55m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Singapore Changi

4:30 pm - 6:35 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

46h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

4,466 ﷼IndiGo

3+ days ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 28

1:25 pm - 7:10 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 45m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

10:15 pm - 12:55 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

4,466 ﷼Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

5:10 pm - 7:25 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

9:55 am - 3:35 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

4,529 ﷼Oman Air

1 day ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 28

6:35 am - 6:30 amRUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 55m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

12:15 pm - 5:00 amSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4,665 ﷼Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Sydney? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Sydney departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Sydney. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sydney? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •June is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sydney at 3,361 ﷼ round-trip.
•July (5,049 ﷼) and April (5,031 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Sydney?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Sydney.
How long is a flight from Riyadh to Sydney?
A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Sydney takes 00m, covering 20,576 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Sydney?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Sydney flight?
Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Sydney range from 3,738 ﷼ to 4,846 ﷼, with an average of 4,120 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 3,738 ﷼ counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Riyadh to Sydney looking right now?
One-way fares from Riyadh to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 4,835 ﷼, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.
Which car rental options are available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 151 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet
Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Sydney?
Flights from Riyadh to Sydney usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Sydney pass through?
One-stop flights from Riyadh to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Sydney?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Riyadh to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 3,384 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 5,049 ﷼, a difference of 1,666 ﷼.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Sydney?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 32m, compared with 19h 33m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 20h 56m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh (Eastern Australia Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Sydney?
Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House and Sydney Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average 3,384 ﷼, about 1,666 ﷼ less than Wednesday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Sydney trip for June. Fares historically average 3,361 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 1,688 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

• Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
• Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
• Mantra on Sydney Airport

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