Flights to the Middle East
Flights to Saudi Arabia
Flights to Saudi Arabia are the start of what should be a carefully planned trip with unforgettable moments guaranteed.
Flights to Saudi Arabia
The vast majority of tourism in the Kingdom revolves around pilgrimages to Mecca, with more than 10 million travellers visiting Islam's holy city each year. Yet the world's largest exporter of oil and one of the richest countries on the planet is trying to change that fact and encourage travellers to stay for longer. Most visitors will need to acquire a visa for flights to Saudi Arabia, although this requirement doesn't apply to citizens of certain countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar.
The natural beauty of the empty Red Sea beaches like Haql, Al-Shuaibah, Beesh, Yanbu, and Farasan, sand dunes as far as the eye can see, and rich coral reefs all provide big draws for visitors. In addition, there are over 200 public and private museums around the country, with the National Museum in capital Riyadh being one of the best.
The Asir mountains in the south-west are among the most remote places on the planet. Make sure to visit Mada’in Saleh, where 131 tombs lay buried in the ground, the former trading centre Al-Faw and Najran Fort.
Hotels in Saudi Arabia range from five-star luxury to simple, clean accommodation. Al Ahsa InterContinental and the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh are two of the best, with the quirky Al-Barraq Hotel an option for an offbeat traveller.
Our destinations in Saudi Arabia
As your flight to Dammam lands, you’ll see Saudi Arabia’s fifth largest city rise out of the desert, glittering, international and oil-rich.
Towering over the Red Sea, Jeddah eloquently blends modernity with antiquity.
A city imbued with religious significance, visit Medina to explore a fascinating mix of old and new.
Visit Riyadh, the beating heart of Saudi Arabia, to explore a glittering oasis filled with restaurants, hotels and history.
The Emirates Experience
When you fly Emirates, you have more than just your destination to look forward to