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$644 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapest return fare
$1,027
Overall average: $1,742
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Mon 27/4Mon 4/5
MEL - AUH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,559
Typical prices: $1,520-$1,898
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Sun 12/4Sun 19/4
MEL - AUH • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,135 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Most punctual • 77% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg $1,109 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 00m (one-way)
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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

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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13:00 - 12:55
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AUH
29h 55m
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08:55 - 20:15
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MEL
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,027Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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21:45 - 12:55
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AUH
21h 10m
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21:00 - 04:00
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25h 00m
2 stops
$1,058Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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11:00 - 21:30
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AUH
40h 30m
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23:20 - 09:00
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27h 40m
1 stop
$1,135China Eastern
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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21:30 - 20:30
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AUH
29h 00m
1 stop
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23:20 - 12:40
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MEL
31h 20m
1 stop
$1,163China Eastern
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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21:30 - 00:25
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AUH
32h 55m
2 stops
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20:50 - 10:00
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MEL
31h 10m
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$1,167China Eastern
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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21:30 - 21:30
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30h 00m
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20:50 - 10:00
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31h 10m
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$1,194China Eastern
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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21:30 - 21:30
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30h 00m
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21:10 - 10:00
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MEL
30h 50m
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$1,241China Eastern
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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21:30 - 21:30
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30h 00m
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20:50 - 10:00
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31h 10m
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$1,247China Eastern
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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11:00 - 21:30
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40h 30m
1 stop
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23:20 - 09:00
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MEL
27h 40m
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$1,277China Eastern
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 20 May
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19:40 - 17:45
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28h 05m
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20:10 - 14:55
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36h 45m
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$1,333Air China
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 Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays 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 $1,419 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,153 and $1,742 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 $1,711 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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$644
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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 $644 for a one-way ticket and $1,027 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 787-9 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?

    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?

    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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,868 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,889 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 $768 or less one-way and $1,628 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

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Etihad Airways

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Friday

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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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Etihad Airways

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Thursday

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Friday

Etihad Airways

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Saturday

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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 3543 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

8.0 ExcellentMohsin, Feb 2026
LHE - DXB
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

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

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

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

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.

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

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.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

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.

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.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

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

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