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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates from $560

MEL — DXB
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Sun 4/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Mon 19/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 14/9$1,009
Mon 12/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Tue 20/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 14/9$1,010
Sun 11/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Mon 19/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 13/9$1,032
Thu 8/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 25/1007:00 -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 14/9$1,082
Tue 20/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 25/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 14/9$1,091
Thu 8/1002:30 -
1 stop39h 25m
Sun 25/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 14/9$1,132
Sat 3/1001:30 -
1 stop34h 00m
Sun 18/1006:30 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 12/9$1,176
Mon 12/1013:00 -
2 stops45h 35m
Mon 19/1008:45 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 13/9$1,181
Thu 29/1001:30 -
1 stop24h 30m
Fri 30/1023:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 12/9$1,190
Mon 19/1022:35 -
2 stops25h 50m
Thu 22/1019:55 -
3 stops31h 30m
Deal found 14/9$1,198
Wed 28/1001:30 -
1 stop38h 05m
Thu 5/1109:55 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 14/9$1,208
Mon 2/1120:40 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 13/1201:15 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 13/9$1,219

Find flight deals from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Round-trip from

$1,009

One-way from

$560

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,861

Good round-trip deal

$1,665 or less

Good one-way deal

$570 or less
Air India
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  • 4/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 10m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 26/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneDubai

MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl

MELDXB

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

22:35-12:05

2 stops44h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

MelbourneSharjah

MEL Melbourne - SHJ Sharjah

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

02:30-05:30

1 stop34h 00m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$582

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL Melbourne - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

01:30-10:55

1 stop39h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$586

MelbourneSharjah

MEL Melbourne - SHJ Sharjah

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Fri 2/10

01:30-05:30

1 stop34h 00m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$655

MelbourneSharjah

MEL Melbourne - SHJ Sharjah

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

12:00-10:00

2 stops28h 00m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$680

MelbourneSharjah

MEL Melbourne - SHJ Sharjah

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

13:00-06:00

1 stop24h 00m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

MelbourneDubai

MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

12:00-21:40

1 stop39h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$700

MelbourneDubai

MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

12:00-09:50

3 stops51h 50m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$707

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL Melbourne - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

01:30-10:55

1 stop39h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$718

MelbourneSharjah

MEL Melbourne - SHJ Sharjah

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Sat 3/10

06:15-08:35

2 stops32h 20m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$728

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of $1,484). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,080). 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 AE?

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from MEL to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Melbourne and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates, such as Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
3,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,099 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,536 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
240 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,659 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Qatar Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in about 22h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 50m. Melbourne Airport and United Arab Emirates are separated by a distance of 11629 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Royal Brunei Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $360. Hainan Airlines flights start at $370 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $415 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates, consider Melbourne - Dubai Intl, Melbourne - Sharjah or Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates consider choosing Condor(97%), ITA Airways(97%) or Emirates(94%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    On average you can expect to pay $8,227 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is $921 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $1,018.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of $1,484). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,080). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$802Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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China EasternCheapest$896Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,027Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,032Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China SouthernCheapest$1,086Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,282Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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