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Summary info about Saudi Arabia flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R7 043 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | R8 688 |
Fastest flight time | 10h 35m |
Operated By | 7 airlines |
Cheapest flights to cities in Saudi Arabia
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Useful information for your flight to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (210%) visit Jeddah more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Saudi Arabia include Medina and Riyadh.
If you are looking to fly to Saudi Arabia for less, look to airlines like flyadeal, SAUDIA, and Qatar Airways, with prices starting at R1 105, R3 211, and R6 486 respectively.
Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Saudi Arabia. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
36% of our momondo users travelling to Saudi Arabia in the past year chose to fly into Riyadh King Khaled Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh King Khaled Intl airport serves the city of Riyadh.
The cost to fly to Saudi Arabia varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as R7 176 or as high as R44 531. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Saudi Arabia for R14 906 or less is a good deal, whereas R15 285 is the average cost.
If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Saudi Arabia, then be sure to book your departure on a Sunday. Flying out on a Sunday, as well as a Friday, is your best option. Departing on a Tuesday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Saudi Arabia.
Can I fly to Saudi Arabia from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Saudi Arabia.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Saudi Arabia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Saudi Arabia.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from Saudi Arabia?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Saudi Arabia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Saudi Arabia are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Recent flights found to popular cities in Saudi Arabia
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Cheapest flight routes to Saudi Arabia
These routes have the cheapest flights to Saudi Arabia found by momondo users in South Africa
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Jeddah | 11h 10m | R8 927 |
| Cape Town | Riyadh | 10h 35m | R12 185 |
| Sun City | Jeddah | 26h 45m | R13 255 |
| Durban | Medina | 28h 15m | R14 565 |
| Pietermaritzburg | Medina | 22h 10m | R15 683 |
| Sun City | Medina | 26h 50m | R15 874 |
| Pietermaritzburg | Jeddah | 18h 20m | R16 305 |
| Cape Town | Jeddah | 32h 00m | R17 854 |
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