How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ireland?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Ireland in 28h. Fly via Qatar Airways, British Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Ireland is about 17183 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Ireland one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $632. Users have also found prices from $671 and $848 on Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ireland ranges from 49.0 - 79.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ireland when rainfall is around 49.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ireland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Ireland?

The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Ireland are Melbourne - Dublin, Melbourne - Shannon and Melbourne Avalon - Dublin.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Ireland?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Ireland.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to IE?

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

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ireland that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ireland?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ireland?

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

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Round-trip from	$1,544
One-way from	$619
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,038

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Melbourne to Ireland

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ireland (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne to Ireland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,594). 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.

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

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Ireland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ireland

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Ireland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

Emirates

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3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

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Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

474 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,088 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,729 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,529 reviews

Emirates

8.1

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ireland?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Ireland in 28h. Fly via Qatar Airways, British Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Ireland is about 17183 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Ireland one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $632. Users have also found prices from $671 and $848 on Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to Ireland?
The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to Ireland are Melbourne - Dublin, Melbourne - Shannon and Melbourne Avalon - Dublin.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ireland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Ireland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ireland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Ireland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ireland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ireland 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 Ireland?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ireland (average of $1,632). Flying from Melbourne to Ireland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,594). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,027	Average$2,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,134	Average$1,528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,170	Average$1,769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,205	Average$1,882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,491	Average$2,119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest$1,503	Average$1,723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	Cheapest$1,505	Average$2,319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,582	Average$2,098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,733	Average$2,262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,962	Average$2,287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Ireland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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