Travelling from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) taking off from here.
Riyadh is eight hours behind Melbourne. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to RUH. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to RUH departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RUH flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are great choices near RUH.
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
R 5,736 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start from R 11,391. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to RUH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to RUH.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Visit Riyadh in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to RUH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Riyadh
After booking your flight from Melbourne to King Khaled International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riyadh:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Riyadh itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
See more of Saudi Arabia with a visit to Al Kharj, located about 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh. From Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque to other top sights, you'll find plenty of things to add to your to-do list.
Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, Sājir is around 209 kilometres west of Riyadh. Set aside time for highlights including Yousef Al Harbi Museum.
