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Cheap flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi from $554

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — AUH
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.

Wed 24/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1200:25AUH - SYD
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,072
Wed 24/1221:00SYD - AUH
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1200:25AUH - SYD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,079
Wed 24/1216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/109:50AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,105
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 26/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,154
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 31/1221:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,156
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,157
Thu 25/1218:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1220:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12$2,166
Wed 24/1216:35SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/109:50AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,166
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/109:50AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,195
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/121:05AUH - SYD
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,200
Thu 25/1221:30SYD - AUH
Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1200:30AUH - SYD
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,201
Thu 25/1218:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 26/120:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,207

Find flight deals from Australia to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,027

One-way from

$554

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,269

Good round-trip deal

$1,597 or less

Good one-way deal

$774 or less
3/2-10/2
  • 3/2-10/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • Australia to Abu Dhabi
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Australia to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

22:05-03:00

2 stops35h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 11/2

14:05-04:55

3 stops31h 50m

$1,123

BrisbaneAbu Dhabi

BNE - AUH

BNEAUH

Brisbane

Tue 3/2

13:45-12:55

3 stops29h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-06:00

3 stops34h 00m

$1,227

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

10:45-19:00

3 stops39h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/2

14:00-20:35

2 stops23h 35m

$1,242

BrisbaneAbu Dhabi

BNE - AUH

BNEAUH

Brisbane

Tue 3/2

21:00-21:30

1 stop30h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/2

23:30-13:30

1 stop32h 00m

$1,290

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:10-03:30

2 stops21h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/2

13:10-05:40

3 stops33h 30m

$1,319

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

13:10-07:55

2 stops25h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/1

13:10-04:55

3 stops32h 45m

$1,362

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

20:05-21:05

2 stops32h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/2

14:20-07:30

3 stops34h 10m

$1,362

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

14:00-01:10

2 stops42h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/1

23:30-14:05

1 stop31h 35m

$1,445

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 11/2

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,558

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/2

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,560

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi (average of $778). Flying from Australia to Abu Dhabi in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Australia to Abu Dhabi in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Australia and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Abu Dhabi flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 23 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
77 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Australia?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Australia to Abu Dhabi flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl was viewed by 35,502 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    A quick flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi can take about 14h 15m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,650. The distance from Australia to Abu Dhabi is about 12052 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways ($298), Hainan Airlines ($397), and China Eastern ($587).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or Brisbane - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is the most popular route from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Australia to Abu Dhabi are Oman Air (55%), Air Europa (55%) and Etihad Airways (55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay $6,138 for a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $591 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $1,027.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi (average of $778). Flying from Australia to Abu Dhabi in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$991Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,050Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,338Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,395Average$1,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,566Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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