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Nestled in the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia enchants visitors with a rich tapestry of ancient traditions and modern marvels. From the gleaming skyscrapers of Riyadh to the historical wonders of Mada'in Saleh, the country offers a fascinating blend of past and present. Visitors are welcomed with warm hospitality and treated to sumptuous Arabian cuisine, while the vast deserts and pristine Red Sea coastlines beckon adventurers seeking outdoor thrills. Saudi Arabia's vibrant culture, vibrant souks, and iconic landmarks such as the towering Jeddah Tower create an unforgettable tapestry of experiences that make it a truly captivating destination for any traveler.
Generally, the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia is during the shoulder season in September.
The best price we found is for $908 from Sydney to Riyadh.
Some popular airlines include: Scoot Tigerair, Saudia, Qatar Airways, China Eastern, AirAsia X, Air Arabia.
A good price for a flight to Riyadh is $817 - $999.
The popular airports in Saudi Arabia include King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina.
The flight to Saudi Arabia (JED) is roughly 18 hours 52 minutes and 8,270 miles (13,309 kilometres) from Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
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Sacred mosque & Muslim pilgrimage site
Massive mosque that is part of the Hajj
Grand 19th-century fort with a museum
Arched skyscraper with an observatory
Mosque built by the prophet Muhammad
Spotlighted fountain in the Red Sea
Former palace with cultural exhibits
Towering, modern skyscraper complex
Iconic spiritual destination for Muslims
Aquarium with dolphin shows & auditorium
Architecture
Entertainment park with dining & rides
Prominent ridge & Battle of Uhud site
Granite hill & Muslim pilgrimage site
Urban park with dancing water fountains
Architecture
Mountain for hiking to a famous cave
Desert and history
Prominent, historic Islamic cemetery
Large valley with the country's capital
Pilgrimage route between 2 hills
Rugged peak served by cable car
Museum/culture center in a historic home
A variety of animals & train rides
Local history exhibits & dioramas
Historic castle, fort & UNESCO site
Cultural center with a striking design
Thematic amusement park with rides
Elevated destination with cave tours
Worship site dating back centuries
Holy stone in the Kaaba
Hilltop park with play areas & vistas
Indoor/outdoor activities & a food court
Museum and aviation museum
Remote volcanic crater & hiking area
Museum within a sprawling palace complex
Manmade island for picnics & ferries
Former palace turned regional museum
Shopping
Mosque on Mecca's boundary
Park and garden and forest
History and museum
Controversial granite mountain peak
Cave, mountain and history
Amusement park with dolphin shows
Desert
Islamic art and architecture
Coastal park with mountains & desert
Park with festivals & water shows
Architecture
Rotating globe sculpture that lights up
Park and garden
Nature
Museum
Park and garden
Mountain and desert
Nature and mountain
Clock tower and museum
Park and garden
History
History
Art
History museum in an old railway station
Family-friendly animal park
Park and garden and chalet
History and castle
Nature
Museum
History
Desert, off-roading and camping
Lake, safari and nature
Beach
Mountain
Architecture
Museum, history and architecture
Park and garden
Palace, museum and history
Outdoor play, rides & food stalls
Tower with offices, a restaurant & more
Vibrant waterfront park with fountains
Shopping
Green space with a beach & playground
Busy strait connecting to the Red Sea
Flights from Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,270 miles (13,309 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,314 miles (13,380 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 58 minutes.
Flights from Melbourne, Australia - All Airports (MEL) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,955 miles (12,802 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Perth, Australia - Perth International Airport (PER) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,280 miles (10,106 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Cairns, Australia - Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,682 miles (12,363 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,574 miles (12,188 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours 19 minutes.
Flights from Darwin, Australia - Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,641 miles (10,688 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from Gold Coast, Australia - Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,347 miles (13,433 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Townsville, Australia - Townsville International Airport (TSV) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,792 miles (12,541 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours 48 minutes.
Flights from Mount Isa, Australia - Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,368 miles (11,858 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 16 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Kununurra, Australia - Kununurra Airport (KNX) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,589 miles (10,604 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 8 minutes.
Flights from Newcastle, Australia - Williamtown Metropolitan Area Airport (NTL) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,297 miles (13,353 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 56 minutes.
Flights from Mackay, Australia - Mackay Airport (MKY) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,979 miles (12,840 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 13 minutes.
Flights from Hobart, Australia - Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,136 miles (13,094 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Launceston, Australia - Launceston Airport (LST) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,113 miles (13,057 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 31 minutes.
Flights from Cloncurry, Australia - Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,431 miles (11,959 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours.
Flights from Paraburdoo, Australia - Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,125 miles (9,857 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 6 minutes.
Flights from Karratha, Australia - Karratha Airport (KTA) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,998 miles (9,652 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 49 minutes.
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,544 miles (10,532 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Learmonth, Australia - Learmonth Airport (LEA) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,886 miles (9,473 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Port Macquarie, Australia - Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,344 miles (13,428 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Port Hedland, Australia - Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,097 miles (9,813 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Canberra, Australia - Canberra Airport (CBR) to Saudi Arabia (JED) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,170 miles (13,149 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 39 minutes.
Saudi Arabia is not known as a particularly popular holiday destination for the world's population. It receives thousands of visitors annually, but very few of that number are actually made up of tourists. Saudi Arabia is home to the ancient and holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
These two destinations alone pull in millions of people every year due to the injunction of Islam that every Muslim must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their lifetime if able.
Saudi Arabia is quite a traditional country with a kingship that has been in place for decades. The infrastructure of the country is generally well developed and contains numerous highrise buildings, gigantic shopping malls and some ancient sights.
Foreign visitors usually come for purposes of a business, and there are very few leisure facilities geared towards the usual hedonistic pleasures found in the Western world. Riyadh is the modern capital of Saudi Arabia and is also an economic centre. One of the major sights to see in the capital is the Geodesic Dome, holding the title of one of the tallest buildings in the region.
There are a number of things to do if wanting to pay a trip to this intriguing and conservative country. For starters, the marketplace is a bustling environment with everything on sale from intricate rugs to exotic spices. Sights include the biggest camel market and ancient ruins in al Diraiyah.
Jeddah is another famous city within Saudi Arabia and is quite a popular retreat for visitors coming to the holy cities. Again, this is a modern metropolis with numerous restaurants, hotels and shopping venues available for visitors to peruse.
Saudi Arabia is extremely wealthy and contains some of the richest individuals in the world, usually found amongst the ranks of the Royal family. This wealth comes on the back of the discovery of oil in the region, making it an important strategic partner of nations in the west.
The presence of unscrupulous oil companies, corruption within the ruling classes and mass unemployment has caused significant resentment amongst the nation's masses. This situation has led to armed groups rising in certain regions of the country and can be fairly unsafe for Westerners in certain areas.
Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia, however, English is widely spoken in the country as well. It is generally safe health-wise, however, it is a good idea to drink from bottled water and only consume food from established and good hotels.
Medical standards and facilities are good but can be quite expensive. Like everywhere else in the world, it is advised to check travel conditions upon your decision to depart to this region.
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From Sydney (SYD), Australia to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH): $908
Depart: 19 May 2024 · Return: 30 May 2024 Price found 27 Apr 2024, 06:08
From Melbourne (MEL), Australia to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (JED): $1,044
Depart: 10 Feb 2025 · Return: 20 Feb 2025 Price found 25 Apr 2024, 06:49
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