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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates from $548

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.

Tue 20/121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/204:00DXB - MEL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,262
Sat 28/301:25MEL - DXB
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/419:40DXB - MEL
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,263
Sun 8/201:30MEL - DXB
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/220:50DXB - MEL
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,265
Fri 1/511:00MEL - DXB
1 stop37h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 8/520:30DXB - MEL
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1$1,274
Sun 1/207:45MEL - DXB
3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/223:10DXB - MEL
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,275
Sun 1/207:45MEL - DXB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,277
Fri 20/214:00MEL - DXB
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 27/221:05DXB - MEL
1 stop34h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1$1,278
Fri 1/511:00MEL - DXB
1 stop37h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 7/520:30DXB - MEL
2 stops34h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1$1,284
Fri 27/213:10MEL - DXB
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,286
Fri 27/213:10MEL - DXB
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/322:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,287
Sun 1/220:15MEL - DXB
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Sat 14/201:15DXB - MEL
1 stop31h 25mAir China
Deal found 1/1$1,289
Thu 5/214:00MEL - DXB
1 stop36h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 26/220:45DXB - MEL
2 stops30h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/1$1,290

Find flight deals from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,262

One-way from

$548

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,853

Good round-trip deal

$1,619 or less

Good one-way deal

$798 or less
20/1-23/2
  • 20/1-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates 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 January 2026.
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MelbourneSharjah

MEL - SHJ

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

14:20-12:10

1 stop28h 50m

Sharjah

Sun 8/2

21:40-08:30

3 stops27h 50m

$1,453

MelbourneSharjah

MEL - SHJ

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

22:35-14:35

2 stops23h 00m

Sharjah

Thu 26/3

07:40-10:20

1 stop19h 40m

$1,481

MelbourneSharjah

MEL - SHJ

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

14:20-12:10

1 stop28h 50m

Sharjah

Thu 5/2

21:30-08:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,508

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

10:20-18:25

1 stop39h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

19:45-05:00

1 stop27h 15m

$1,560

MelbourneSharjah

MEL - SHJ

MELSHJ

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

14:25-12:20

1 stop28h 55m

Sharjah

Thu 30/4

12:55-20:15

2 stops25h 20m

$1,574

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:20-18:25

1 stop39h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

21:25-04:10

2 stops23h 45m

$1,593

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,637

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/2

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,669

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,680

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,680

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of $775). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 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 United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. 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 January 2026.

The most flights from MEL to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

About 10% of weekly flights between Melbourne and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

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

Sunday 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 the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 4 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates, such as Emirates, Qantas Airways, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
963 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,355 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
186 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Oman Air fly from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 40m. Melbourne Airport and United Arab Emirates are separated by a distance of 11644 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 $386. Hainan Airlines flights start at $394 while deals on Batik Air start at $419 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 - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or Melbourne - Sharjah, 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 Qantas Airways(73%), Emirates(73%) or Condor(71%), 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 $3,968 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates. The cheapest flight overall is $1,203 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $929.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of $775). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$416Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$896Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$897Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest$921Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Batik AirCheapest$936Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,042Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,240Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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