Flying in for the Gulf Cup final: the fare from your city
The final kicks off at 21:00 Saudi time on Tuesday 6 October at King Abdullah Sports City, so plan to stay at least one night in Jeddah. The match ends around 22:50, or later with extra time and penalties, which is too late for the last flights home that evening.
Seats on the day of a final go first, so check the live search before you buy a match ticket you cannot reach.
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How the final is decided
| Match | When | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | Sat 3 Oct, 20:30 | Group A winner v Group B runner-up |
| Semi-final 2 | Sat 3 Oct, 20:30 | Group B winner v Group A runner-up |
| Final | Tue 6 Oct, 21:00 | Winner of semi-final 1 v winner of semi-final 2 |
Tickets for the final
| Seat | Price, SAR |
|---|---|
| Standard | 45 to 120 |
| Premium | 243 |
| Silver | 315 |
| Gold | 355 |
Where to stay the night of the final
The stadium and King Abdulaziz airport are only about 9 km apart, so a northern stay suits an early flight home. Central Jeddah is about 26 km from the ground and puts you on the Corniche after the match.
Jeddah fills up on the night of a final, and a refundable rate keeps you covered if your team goes out in the semis.
Questions
When and where is the Gulf Cup 2026 final?
The final of Gulf Cup 27, also called Khaleeji 27, is on Tuesday 6 October 2026, kicking off at 21:00 Saudi time. It is played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, also known as Alinma Stadium, in the north of Jeddah. The ground holds about 62,345 fans.
Who will play in the Gulf Cup final?
That is settled by the two semi-finals on Saturday 3 October. The Group A winner plays the Group B runner-up, and the Group B winner plays the Group A runner-up. Bahrain are the holders. Every group fixture is in our Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 guide.
Can I fly to Jeddah and back on the day of the final?
Not really. The final kicks off at 21:00 and ends around 22:50, later with extra time and penalties, and the last flights home to these seven cities leave before midnight. Staying one night in Jeddah is the safer plan.
How much are tickets for the Gulf Cup final?
Final tickets run from SAR 45 for a standard seat to SAR 355 for gold. They are sold only through the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation ticketing website and the GFF Tickets app, as digital tickets, up to 6 per fan.
Do I need a visa to travel to Saudi Arabia for the final?
Entry rules depend on your nationality, so check Saudi Arabia’s official visa portal before you book. Our Saudi Arabia fan entry guide covers the options for a football trip. Watching from home instead? See which channel is showing the final.
Sources
- Saudi Press Agency, Khaleeji 27 Final Set for October 6 in Jeddah, the final’s date, 21:00 kick-off and ground, 26 September 2026.
- Wikipedia, 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, the final’s ground, the semi-final pairings and dates, and extra time and penalties in the knockout stage, retrieved 24 September 2026.
- Gulf Times, Tickets on sale for 27th edition of Gulf Cup, the sales channel, the six-ticket cap and the final’s price bands in Saudi riyals, retrieved 23 September 2026.
- Qatar News Agency, Gulf Football Federation launches ticket sales, a second source on the ticket price bands, retrieved 23 September 2026.
- Wikipedia, King Abdullah Sports City, the stadium’s capacity, coordinates and position north of downtown Jeddah, retrieved 24 September 2026.
- Wego flight search, one adult economy return, three trips per city, sampled 24 September 2026 in USD.
- Wego hotel search, two adults in one room for the night of 6 October, sampled 24 September 2026 in USD.
- Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 in Jeddah: Schedules, Flights and Where to Stay, Wego’s guide to the whole tournament.
- Where to Watch Gulf Cup 27 at Home, Wego’s guide to TV coverage and live streams.
How these figures were produced
- Each city is priced for two trips: out on 6 October landing by 15:30 and home on 7 October; and out on 5 October, home on 7 October.
- Fares are one adult, economy, return, read on a single market so the cities are comparable with each other. Every fare is a lowest-available snapshot, not a quote. The live search opens every flight on those dates, so pick the times shown here.
- Room rates are two adults in one room for the night of 6 October, filtered to four stars or better and a guest score of 8.0 or better. Near the stadium means within 12 km of the ground, sorted by distance. Central Jeddah means within 6 km of the Corniche and Al Balad, sorted by guest score.
- Distances are straight lines from each property’s own coordinates to the stadium.
- Ticket prices are the federation’s own, in Saudi riyals, the one figure on this page not in USD.
- No return itinerary came back from Sanaa or Aden for any of the three trips, so Yemen has no fare panel rather than a substitute from another city.
Disclaimer: We’ve worked hard to make sure the information in this article is as accurate and up to date as possible at the time of publishing. Travel details such as prices, schedules, visa rules, and entry requirements can change at short notice, so it remains your responsibility to verify the current details with official sources before you book or travel. Wego accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this content.
