Ad Dammam to Edmonton (DMM–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Saudi passport holders need a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. Apply online at ircc.canada.ca or at the VFS Global visa application center in Riyadh or Jeddah. The application fee is CAD 100 (about SAR 275). Processing takes 20 to 60 days depending on the season, so apply well in advance. A biometrics appointment at VFS Global is required ($85, valid for 10 years).

Required documents: passport valid for the duration of your stay, completed IMM 5257 form, two passport photos, proof of funds (bank statements for at least 3 months), travel itinerary, letter of invitation if visiting someone, and proof of ties to Saudi Arabia (employment letter, property documents). The visa is typically issued as a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 10 years (or until passport expiry), allowing stays of up to 6 months per visit. A border officer at the Canadian port of entry determines the exact admission period.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Toronto Pearson run about 13 hours on Saudia. Jeddah to Toronto is also available. Connecting through London, Istanbul, or Frankfurt adds 3 to 5 hours but opens routes to Montreal and Vancouver. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), trading at roughly 0.73 CAD per SAR 1. Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Toronto's Presto card covers TTC subway, buses, and streetcars at CAD 3.35 per trip. Montreal's OPUS card costs CAD 3.75 per ride. Vancouver's Compass card covers SkyTrain, buses, and SeaBus at CAD 3.15 to CAD 4.95 per zone.