Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from $650
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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in July or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 30 July 2026.
Thu 29/1022:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 14/1223:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/7$1,210
Sun 13/901:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Mon 21/911:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Air India
Deal found 28/7$1,227
Mon 5/1014:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1009:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,269
Tue 15/901:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Tue 22/911:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Air India
Deal found 29/7$1,284
Fri 31/701:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Sun 16/811:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/7$1,288
Mon 14/913:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/907:00
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,292
Tue 27/1022:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 29/1023:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,294
Best flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
Tue 27/1022:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 29/1023:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,299
Thu 29/1013:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1209:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,626
Thu 29/1018:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/1220:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/7$1,865
Tue 27/1018:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1020:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/7$1,895
Mon 14/912:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops66h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 21/921:00
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops55h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,920
Sun 24/112:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 26/123:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7$1,981
Tue 26/118:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/120:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7$2,009
Direct flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
Mon 14/917:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/920:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,776
Mon 24/817:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/820:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,779
Wed 16/917:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/920:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,819
Wed 16/917:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/920:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,892
Tue 27/1018:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1020:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/7$1,895
Mon 26/1018:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 28/1020:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7$2,020
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 30 July 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 31/701:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Sun 16/811:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/7$1,288
Fri 31/701:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/823:55
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,718
Fri 31/701:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Fri 21/823:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops37h 45m
Air India
Deal found 29/7$1,737
Sat 1/821:35
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/803:10
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,541
Sat 1/817:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 16/820:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,815
Sun 23/801:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Mon 31/811:50
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Air India
Deal found 27/7$1,571
Mon 24/815:55
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops35h 00m
IndiGo
Mon 31/821:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/7$1,517
Mon 24/811:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops67h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 31/821:00
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops55h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,550
Mon 24/815:55
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/811:50
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,672
Mon 24/817:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/820:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,779
One-way flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 July 2026.
Tue 20/1014:00
MEL
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AUH
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$650
Mon 31/812:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$695
Mon 24/812:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$708
Sat 8/821:35
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$715
Fri 14/821:35
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops55h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$825
Thu 17/901:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 25m
Air India
Deal found 28/7$860
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 30 July 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 30 July 2026.
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Depart
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Price
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MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
22:30-20:30
1 stop29h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 29/10
23:30-10:00
1 stop27h 30m
$1,299
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Thu 29/10
13:25-11:15
2 stops28h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 14/12
09:15-21:20
2 stops29h 05m
$1,626
Fastest return journey
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Thu 29/10
18:20-01:10
Nonstop13h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 14/12
20:40-17:00
Nonstop13h 20m
$1,865
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
18:20-01:10
Nonstop13h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 29/10
20:40-17:00
Nonstop13h 20m
$1,895
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 14/9
12:00-00:25
2 stops66h 25m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 21/9
21:00-10:00
3 stops55h 00m
$1,920
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sun 24/1
12:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 26/1
23:30-14:05
1 stop31h 35m
$1,981
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 26/1
18:20-01:10
Nonstop13h 50m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 28/1
20:40-17:00
Nonstop13h 20m
$2,009
Cheapest one-way
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Fri 14/8
21:35-23:05
2 stops55h 30m
$825
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Thu 17/9
01:30-10:55
1 stop39h 25m
$919
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sun 6/12
07:45-06:25
1 stop29h 40m
$1,069
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,426). 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 30 July 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi flights typically cost between $1,325 and $2,066 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,210 on China Eastern (29 Oct–14 Dec).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 28% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,373.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 13m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.
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 30 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport 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.
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), located 28.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. 4 airlines have flights to Zayed Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
China Eastern and Etihad Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11644 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $979 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, starting at $1,367 and $1,402 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $379. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi are Condor (54%), Oman Air (54%) and Air Europa (54%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $550. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $1,269 on average, our data indicates $4,065 when flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,426). 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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