Saudi Arabia holiday guide for Indian travellers
Best timeNovember to March – cooler weather
Visa for IndiansTourist visa via Tasheer centres; eVisa with a used US, UK or Schengen visa
Flights from IndiaAbout 4–6 hours to Riyadh or Jeddah, non-stop from most major cities
Packages1 trip from ₹1,11,000 per person
Saudi Arabia has opened up to tourism with sights few travellers have seen. Explore the mud-brick UNESCO site of At-Turaif in Diriyah and the cliffs of the Edge of the World near Riyadh, the ancient Nabataean tombs of Hegra and the desert rock formations of AlUla, and the coral-stone old town of Al-Balad and the corniche in Jeddah.
Most trips are 5 to 7 nights, combining Riyadh with AlUla or Jeddah by short domestic flights. Sights are uncrowded and Indian restaurants are everywhere. Every Trip Inventor package can be customised with hotels and flights from your city.
Saudi Arabia tour FAQs
Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Indians holding a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa can apply for the Saudi eVisa online or get a visa on arrival. Other Indian travellers apply for a tourist visa through the Tasheer visa centres in India with biometrics. A tourist visa allows Umrah outside the Hajj season but not Hajj.
How much does a Saudi Arabia trip from India cost?
Our Saudi Arabia packages start from ₹1,11,000 per person on twin sharing, including taxes and GST. Hotels, domestic flights and the regions you add affect the price, and we can add flights from your city.
How many days do I need for Saudi Arabia?
5 nights covers Riyadh and AlUla. With 6 to 7 nights you can add Jeddah and the Red Sea coast.
What is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
November to March is the best time, with pleasant days for desert sights. June to September is extremely hot, though Red Sea resorts stay open.
What should tourists know about dress and customs?
Dress modestly in public, covering shoulders and knees. Women visitors do not have to wear an abaya or cover their hair, though a scarf is needed at religious sites.