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Cheap calls to Saudi Arabia from Australia start at 8.7c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Saudi landlines start at 10.5c and mobiles at 14.8c, both on Super Deal. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Saudi Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Saudi Arabia, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Saudi landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Super Deal | 10.5c/min | 14.8c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.21 |
| 2. India Call | 12.2c/min | 17.3c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.56 |
| 3. Mr Calls | 8.7c/min | 12.4c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $2.72 |
| 4. Cricket | 15c/min | 23.9c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.00 |
| 5. Lime Blue | 15.4c/min | 26.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $3.08 |
| 6. White | 10.5c/min | 14.8c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $3.10 |
| 7. Hello World | 14.8c/min | 21c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.11 |
| 8. Easy Calling | 16.4c/min | 25.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.44 |
| 9. African Dream | 16.6c/min | 23.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.49 |
| 10. Mabuhay Pinoy | 18.4c/min | 27.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.68 |
| 11. Call Anywhere | 14.5c/min | 20.5c/min | 99c | 3 min blocks | $4.04 |
| 12. All Seasons | 20c/min | 25.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $4.20 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Super Deal | 63c | 10.5c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | 88.8c | 14.8c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $6.11 | 8.7c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $8.33 | 12.4c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Saudi Arabia often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Super Deal | $53.28 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Super Deal | $28.66 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Mr Calls | $36.07 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Super Deal | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Mr Calls | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Saudi Arabia in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 966 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 050 123 4567 becomes 0011 966 50 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Saudi Arabia, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Saudi Arabia costs $1.26 on Super Deal. A 1 hour call on Mr Calls costs $6.11 to a landline and $8.33 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Saudi Arabia from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 8.7c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 10.5c and mobiles at 14.8c, both on Super Deal.
Do calls to Saudi mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 10.5c a minute to a landline and 14.8c to a mobile, both on Super Deal. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
How do I dial a +966 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 966, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 050 123 4567 becomes 0011 966 50 123 4567. On a mobile phone you can type +966 instead of 0011 966.
How do people in Saudi Arabia call Australia?
They dial 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. The mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678, or +61 412 345 678 from a mobile.
Can I call Saudi Arabia for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Saudi Arabia, a phone card costs from 10.5c a minute to a landline and 14.8c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
