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$710 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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00:30 - 15:30MEL-AUH
45h 00m3 stops
11:45 - 04:15AUH-MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$1,351
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Tue, 18 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
00:30 - 15:30MEL-AUH
45h 00m3 stops
15:20 - 06:15AUH-MEL
32h 55m3 stops
$1,402
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Tue, 18 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
00:30 - 15:30MEL-AUH
45h 00m3 stops
00:20 - 06:15AUH-MEL
23h 55m2 stops
$1,536
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Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
16:10 - 22:00MEL-AUH
35h 50m1 stop
23:00 - 14:40AUH-MEL
33h 40m1 stop
$1,649SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
06:00 - 07:55MEL-AUH
31h 55m3 stops
11:45 - 04:15AUH-MEL
34h 30m2 stops
$1,701
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
11:35 - 16:15MEL-AUH
34h 40m3 stops
19:20 - 09:35AUH-MEL
32h 15m3 stops
$1,741
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
16:10 - 22:00MEL-AUH
35h 50m1 stop
23:00 - 05:35AUH-MEL
24h 35m2 stops
$1,811SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
08:00 - 05:15MEL-AUH
27h 15m2 stops
22:15 - 06:30AUH-MEL
26h 15m2 stops
$1,836
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
21:10 - 05:10MEL-AUH
14h 00mdirect
21:55 - 17:20AUH-MEL
13h 25mdirect
$2,046Etihad Airways
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
21:10 - 05:10MEL-AUH
14h 00mdirect
10:35 - 13:35AUH-MEL
21h 00m1 stop
$2,172Etihad Airways
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Wed, 19 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
07:30 - 00:25MEL-AUH
46h 55m2 stops
Sat, 8 Jun
20:50 - 00:25MEL-AUH
57h 35m3 stops
Sat, 8 Jun
21:20 - 00:25MEL-AUH
33h 05m1 stop
Sat, 8 Jun
02:25 - 23:15MEL-AUH
26h 50m2 stops
$1,382
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Fri, 7 Jun
15:15 - 23:25MEL-AUH
14h 10mdirect
$1,514Etihad Airways
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Sat, 8 Jun
02:25 - 00:25MEL-AUH
28h 00m1 stop
$1,515
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Fri, 7 Jun
02:25 - 22:00MEL-AUH
25h 35m3 stops
$1,577
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Fri, 7 Jun
21:10 - 05:10MEL-AUH
14h 00mdirect
21:55 - 17:20AUH-MEL
13h 25mdirect
$2,046Etihad Airways
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Flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Abu Dhabi, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi is March, where tickets cost $1,544 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,362 and $2,311 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Abu Dhabi?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.
There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi direct and that is Etihad Airways. The best one-way deal found from Etihad Airways for the route is $1,372.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Abu Dhabi per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Abu Dhabi, with an average flight time of 14h 05m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Abu Dhabi?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi take?

Direct flights cover the 18,738 km separating Melbourne and Abu Dhabi in about 14h 00m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 15:15 and will be landing in Abu Dhabi at 23:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi jets off at 21:10 and lands at 05:10.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$710
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi was $471 for a one-way ticket and $896 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    Melbourne and Abu Dhabi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    Only Etihad Airways offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,822 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,609 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,072 or less one-way and $1,691 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Zayed Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Europa, Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Europa, Air France, +9 more

Wednesday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Thursday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Europa, Air France, +9 more

Friday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Air Europa, Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Tuesday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Wednesday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Thursday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Friday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

Sunday

Air Europa, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Air Europa, Air France, +10 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3915 reviews
8.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2024JFK - DXB
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

Much better this time than our previous. We had Been thinking we wouldn’t fly with emirates again. I have a wheat allergy so request a gluten free meal. The meals provided in the past have been mostly inedible. So dry and hard and tasteless. I see what my husband gets given with a packed tray with treats and mine is uninviting and awful. I actually was hangry with little food and not able to eat and enjoy what was given to me 😡 This last flight was an improvement. The first meal was edible tho no treats, why can’t a chocolate be given like on the regular trays. I realise you are trying to make the gluten free a dairy free and probably vegetarian one at the same time to save you dollars tho it’s shocking to receive. The snack sandwich given was much better and edible, not hard and dry as previous trips. The final meal received, Breakfast had more variety and treats on it, thank you for that. At last.!!

The IFE was unstable the entire flight seats are very dated for business class and meals were not good.

Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Same problem with very poor food. Gluten free options can taste great, there is not reason to be give suboptimal meals in this situation.

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

The crew was courteous and efficient. There was no entertainment or liquor service on this short international flight.

Polite and helpful crew. My son developed fever. Crew members came and gave him medication and also came and enquired about his health several times.

It was the terrific, I was promoted to businessman class, and the service was amazing.

There was not enough staff during boarding which had created big problems . Another thing once you enter gate area there’s no way to use bathroom and you have to be in that area 2 hours before boarding which is too much.

Good experience with Turkish Airlines. We will be back with Turkish in the future and look forward to upgraded business class on the 777 beginning in 2025 and on the Airbus 350 now.

Very disorganised check-in and boarding. We won't fly with them again

This aircraft is not up to standard - old Airbus with terrible chairs and entertainment system for business class!

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the recent flight experience I had with your airline. This has been one of the worst travel experiences I have ever encountered, and I feel compelled to bring it to your attention. Firstly, I missed my flight due to what I perceive to be a lack of clear communication and coordination on the part of your staff. There was no remorse or apology from the airline's representatives, which further exacerbated the situation. As a result of missing my flight, I was subjected to a 24-hour delay at the airport, where I had to spend a significant amount of money to rent a hotel room and cover other incidental expenses. Additionally, since my baggage was already checked in from Tanzania to Turkey, I had to purchase essential items for the 24-hour period. What truly dismayed me, however, was the discourteous and unprofessional attitude of your staff. Their lack of empathy and understanding only added to the stress and inconvenience of the situation. I have been traveling abroad for over 20 years, and I can confidently say that this experience has been the worst I have ever encountered. As a result, I am compelled to reconsider ever using your airline again for future travel. I strongly urge you to address the issues I have raised and take immediate steps to rectify the situation. Additionally, I expect a formal apology and a refund for the expenses I incurred due to the airline's negligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt response.

Friendly crew. Computer systems had trouble keeping my Star Alliance status linked to my reservation. Inflight Wi-Fi was slow and expensive. No standard power outlet, but medium-power USB-C port slowly charged my laptop. No option to buy whisky in economy.

It was a terrible airline. The air hostess and the people in the flight, just very rude.

Pathetic flight. No inflight entertainment and seats were very cramped

No wifi at all during the entire flight from Istanbul to Miami.

Very cheesy food in both options - had to pass. Boarding with open doors (winter)

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

Eine Toilette der Business Class war gesperrt und somit nicht benutzbar.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

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Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
2 stops
46h 55mMEL-AUH
$710
8/6Sat
3 stops
57h 35mMEL-AUH
$751
8/6Sat
1 stop
33h 05mMEL-AUH
$957
7/6Fri
2 stops
26h 50mMEL-AUH
$1,382
8/6Sat
directEtihad Airways
14h 10mMEL-AUH
$1,514
7/6Fri
1 stop
28h 00mMEL-AUH
$1,515
7/6Fri
3 stops
25h 35mMEL-AUH
$1,577

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Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Abu Dhabi (AUH)United Arab Emirates

Return flight deals:

Abu Dhabi - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

$6,247
$10,402
$1,498