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Cheapest return fare
$1,200
Typical prices: $1,622-$2,334
China Eastern
Thu 29/10Mon 14/12
MEL - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,933
Typical prices: $1,564-$1,987
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/1Mon 1/2
MEL - AUH • Direct
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
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Cheapest • Avg $2,130 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 00m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 73% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi (MEL-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 20:30
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
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23:30 - 10:00
AUH
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MEL
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,200China Eastern
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
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22:30 - 20:30
MEL
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 10:00
AUH
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MEL
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,283China Eastern
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 20:30
MEL
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
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23:30 - 10:00
AUH
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MEL
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,289China Eastern
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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22:30 - 20:30
MEL
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 10:00
AUH
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MEL
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,293China Eastern
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 20:30
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
23:30 - 10:00
AUH
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MEL
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,294China Eastern
Wed, 5 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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21:35 - 20:55
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AUH
29h 20m
2 stops
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08:45 - 20:20
AUH
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MEL
29h 35m
2 stops
$1,330Multiple Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
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12:00 - 03:35
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AUH
45h 35m
2 stops
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21:55 - 08:50
AUH
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MEL
28h 55m
2 stops
$1,356IndiGo
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
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12:00 - 20:55
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38h 55m
2 stops
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21:55 - 08:50
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MEL
28h 55m
2 stops
$1,384IndiGo
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
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15:55 - 20:55
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35h 00m
2 stops
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21:55 - 08:50
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MEL
28h 55m
2 stops
$1,392IndiGo
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 00:25
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AUH
43h 25m
2 stops
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21:00 - 10:00
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MEL
55h 00m
3 stops
$1,427China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi departing in October.

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 round-trip 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 July, where tickets cost $1,624 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,414 and $2,138 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $1,742 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$777
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% 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

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

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in Abu Dhabi, with an average flight time of 13h 50m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi was $777 for a one-way ticket and $1,200 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER 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?

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,156 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,759 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.

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 $662 or less one-way and $1,527 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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Direct departures

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3629 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

10.0 ExcellentNarasimha V Prasad, July 2026
JFK - DXB
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Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

Emirates has a professional approach to assisting passengers. Staff are helpful and friendly. On our trip from Warsaw to Dubai one air hostessstands out. Nourchen went out of her way to make is feel special. She took a picture of us and gave it to us in a card with a personal message. A highlight of our trip.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

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.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

need to improve management and air hostess services. Rest of it’s OK.

Check-in staff were not very pleasing and sounded to be rude, even though I hold a platinum membership. The aircraft is brand new and good. As it's a short flight no other comments.

Bus from gate to plane waited more than 30 minutes in a freezing temperatures of a/c. Plane temperature was very cold .

The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Boarding staff at lahore airport corporate well. Thanks to that guy.

On time and no hassle luggage policy (2 checked in and 1 cabin bag)

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

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

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

I will never fly through China again. Maybe it was the mandatory retinal scan just to transfer to another flight or the complete set of fingerprints they require. There are many better and inexpensive flights to Asia if you look.

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