Cheap flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi from $635

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sat 2/521:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 16/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/3$1,018
Thu 7/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 14/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3$1,079
Fri 1/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 23/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/3$1,105
Mon 4/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/521:40
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,264
Wed 6/513:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/502:35
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,370
Thu 16/411:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops67h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 23/420:50
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops31h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/3$1,434
Sun 7/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops67h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 21/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/3$1,462
Wed 15/721:30
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops33h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 29/721:10
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops54h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3$1,467
Mon 18/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/500:30
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,472
Wed 1/418:10
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/420:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,529
Thu 2/418:10
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/420:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,535

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,018

One-way from

$635

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,565
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

11:00-00:25

2 stops67h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 23/4

20:50-10:00

3 stops31h 10m

$1,434

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

11:00-00:40

2 stops67h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 21/6

21:10-12:40

2 stops33h 30m

$1,514

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

11:00-00:25

2 stops43h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

20:50-09:00

2 stops54h 10m

$1,529
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

18:10-01:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/4

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,535

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

11:00-00:40

2 stops43h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

21:10-12:40

2 stops57h 30m

$1,552

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

17:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/5

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,591

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

11:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 22/5

00:30-06:15

2 stops23h 45m

$1,618

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

15:45-03:40

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

22:30-20:15

2 stops39h 45m

$1,629

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

17:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,673

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

17:10-01:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/4

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,707

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi (average of $618). Flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,262). 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 MEL to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 March 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday 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 Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% 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 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 28.0 km from the city centre, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Zayed Intl (AUH) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like China Eastern and Etihad Airways fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 53h 35m. There are 11644 km between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at $941. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SriLankan Airlines and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $993 and $1,268, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $348. Users have also found prices from $375 and $702 on Hainan Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi on time: Oman Air (53%), Air Europa (53%), Etihad Airways (53%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi? While on average our users pay $3,794, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $637. The most popular route (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), is priced around $1,018.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi (average of $618). Flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,262). 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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China EasternCheapest$941Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$993Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,269Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,506Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,626Average$1,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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