Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from $827
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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 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 4 May 2026.
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 20/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$1,155
Thu 18/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 25/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$1,229
Wed 18/1122:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1123:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,257
Mon 7/911:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 10/923:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,261
Wed 17/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 24/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$1,286
Mon 15/612:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,400
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/600:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,473
Sat 6/613:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/623:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,476
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 4 May 2026.
Mon 7/911:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 10/923:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,276
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/600:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,494
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/811:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,713
Mon 15/611:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops67h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 20/621:10
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops30h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$1,791
Thu 18/613:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/600:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,799
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 4 May 2026.
Mon 15/617:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/620:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,834
Mon 6/717:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/720:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5$2,017
Tue 14/717:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/720:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,100
Sun 17/517:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/620:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,111
Wed 17/617:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 13/720:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,122
Wed 17/617:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/720:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,147
Fri 15/517:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/620:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,154
Fri 15/517:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/620:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,198
Mon 7/917:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/920:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,253
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 4 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 6/517:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/520:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,954
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops67h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 18/520:50
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops55h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$1,988
Sat 16/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/623:50
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,049
Mon 18/518:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops54h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/611:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,878
Mon 18/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops43h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 11/621:10
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,895
Mon 18/523:35
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,902
Mon 18/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops43h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 6/621:10
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops53h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$2,008
Mon 18/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/623:50
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,047
Thu 21/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/623:50
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,015
Thu 21/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/619:20
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,040
Thu 21/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/619:20
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,043
Thu 28/513:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/619:20
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,018
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 4 May 2026.
Sun 4/1013:00
MEL
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AUH
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$827
Wed 27/513:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops37h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/4$860
Thu 28/512:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$871
Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops37h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/4$872
Fri 29/513:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$932
Wed 20/513:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops52h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$936
Wed 3/613:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops37h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/5$946
Sun 31/513:25
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops40h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/4$999
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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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 4 May 2026.
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Depart
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Price
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MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 7/9
11:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 10/9
23:20-12:40
1 stop31h 20m
$1,276
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
11:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 21/6
00:15-17:55
2 stops59h 40m
$1,494
Fastest return journey
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
11:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 15/8
11:55-17:55
1 stop24h 00m
$1,713
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
11:00-00:40
2 stops67h 40m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 20/6
21:10-10:00
3 stops30h 50m
$1,791
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Thu 18/6
13:25-20:55
2 stops37h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 24/6
00:15-17:55
2 stops59h 40m
$1,799
Cheapest one-way
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sun 4/10
13:00-04:15
2 stops22h 15m
$827
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
13:25-20:55
2 stops37h 30m
$860
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Fri 29/5
13:00-04:15
2 stops45h 15m
$932
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Wed 20/5
13:00-11:20
2 stops52h 20m
$936
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Wed 3/6
22:45-03:40
1 stop34h 55m
$1,173
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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 78 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,375). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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 4 May 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?
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 4 May 2026.
The most flights from MEL to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (12 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 136 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 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 23% 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 57% 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.
Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,162.
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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 18m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m.
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 4 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, such as Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 7 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in just under 39h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 11644 km.
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 $917 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,250 and $1,318 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 42% 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 $366. 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 (100%), ITA Airways (60%) and Gulf Air (59%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $677. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $1,155 on average, our data indicates $2,145 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $1,375). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,119). 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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