MEL - AUH

$526 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
$1,076
Overall average: $1,741
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/2Sat 28/2
MEL - AUH • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,668
Typical prices: $1,508-$1,732
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/2Sat 28/2
MEL - AUH • Direct
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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06:15 - 19:00
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43h 45m3 stops
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14:00 - 05:40
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32h 40m3 stops
$1,076Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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13:10 - 03:30
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21h 20m2 stops
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14:00 - 05:40
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32h 40m3 stops
$1,103Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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13:10 - 03:30
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21h 20m2 stops
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22:15 - 07:25
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26h 10m2 stops
$1,137Multiple Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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22:30 - 21:30
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30h 00m1 stop
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23:30 - 10:00
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27h 30m1 stop
$1,152China Eastern
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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22:30 - 21:30
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30h 00m1 stop
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23:30 - 10:00
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27h 30m1 stop
$1,163China Eastern
Mon, 26 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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22:30 - 01:10
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33h 40m2 stops
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21:20 - 11:00
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54h 40m3 stops
$1,166China Eastern
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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22:35 - 03:30
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35h 55m2 stops
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22:40 - 08:30
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26h 50m3 stops
$1,206Multiple Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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22:35 - 03:30
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35h 55m2 stops
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13:10 - 23:35
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27h 25m3 stops
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 26 Mar
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13:10 - 23:20
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17h 10m1 stop
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41h 00m2 stops
$1,271Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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06:15 - 07:50
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32h 35m2 stops
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39h 40m3 stops
$1,272Multiple Airlines
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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Abu Dhabi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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 May, where tickets cost $1,499 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,094 and $1,741 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,711 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$526
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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.
Estimated return price
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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 $526 for a one-way ticket and $1,076 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 787-8 Dreamliner 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 oneworld 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, 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 $1,960 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 $1,654 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $836 or less one-way and $1,579 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

Etihad Airways

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Wednesday

Etihad Airways

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Thursday

Etihad Airways

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Friday

Etihad Airways

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Saturday

Etihad Airways

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Sunday

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Etihad Airways

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Tuesday

Etihad Airways

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Wednesday

Etihad Airways

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Thursday

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Friday

Etihad Airways

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Saturday

Etihad Airways

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Sunday

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 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 3438 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
AKL - DXB
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Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

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!

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

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