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Cheapest return fare
$1,131
Typical prices: $1,046-$1,696
China Eastern
Fri 13/3Fri 1/5
MEL - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,711
Typical prices: $1,639-$1,788
Qantas Airways
Mon 2/2Thu 19/2
MEL - DXB • Direct
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China Eastern
Cheapest • from $1,131 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Dubai (MEL-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Dubai 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 Dubai

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 1 May
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 17:05
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36h 05m
1 stop
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20:30 - 09:00
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,131China Eastern
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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13:00 - 19:15
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37h 15m
2 stops
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23:15 - 14:05
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31h 50m
2 stops
$1,136China Eastern
Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
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22:30 - 19:15
MEL
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DXB
27h 45m
2 stops
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23:15 - 14:05
DXB
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MEL
31h 50m
2 stops
$1,139China Eastern
Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
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12:00 - 20:45
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DXB
39h 45m
2 stops
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23:00 - 10:00
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MEL
53h 00m
2 stops
$1,140China Eastern
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
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22:30 - 19:15
MEL
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DXB
51h 45m
3 stops
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20:30 - 12:40
DXB
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MEL
34h 10m
1 stop
$1,141China Eastern
Thu, 2 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
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20:20 - 20:20
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DXB
30h 00m
1 stop
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22:20 - 14:20
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MEL
34h 00m
1 stop
$1,149Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 20:45
MEL
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DXB
29h 15m
2 stops
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23:00 - 10:00
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MEL
53h 00m
2 stops
$1,150China Eastern
Sat, 21 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
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22:30 - 19:15
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27h 45m
1 stop
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20:30 - 09:00
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,153China Eastern
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 1 May
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22:30 - 19:15
MEL
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DXB
51h 45m
2 stops
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20:30 - 09:00
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$1,154China Eastern
Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 20:45
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29h 15m
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20:45 - 10:00
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MEL
30h 15m
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$1,159China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Dubai 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 Dubai?

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 Dubai departing in March.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Dubai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, 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 Dubai is May, where tickets cost $1,425 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,901 and $1,785 respectively.

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

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 Dubai, 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 Dubai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% 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$597
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Dubai 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 Dubai flights

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai Airport?

    There are direct flights that you can take from Melbourne Airport to Dubai Airport, with airlines such as Emirates operating this route directly. Should these flights not depart at a convenient time, there are also many indirect routes, which require a change along the way, often at airports such as Brisbane Airport (BNE).

  • What are the services like for people with disabilities at Melbourne Airport?

    If you can move around the airport independently, you can use the travelators and lifts to get around the terminals. Should you need assistance to and from the aircraft, you should contact your airline before travel and a member of their staff will help you through the airport. There are disabled toilet facilities in all the terminals for your convenience, too.

  • Is there any children's entertainment at Melbourne Airport?

    When you're at Melbourne Airport with your children, you can ensure that everyone has a smile on their face. With a children's play area located in Terminal 2, close to gate 15B, it's easy to keep your kids entertained.

  • How do I reach Dubai centre from Dubai International Airport?

    Metro services connect Dubai Airport with the centre and are a convenient and quick way to travel. You can access them from two stops at the airport and buy tickets at the metro stations. Tickets cost around 6–9 AED (2.30–3.50 AUD) but you can also purchase a top-up card called Nol if you plan on using the service more than once.

  • Are there any showers at Dubai Airport?

    Do you want to freshen up before heading on to Dubai city? There are free-to-use shower facilities in Terminal 3 close to Gate B. Some of the onsite spas also provide shower services, like the Be Relax Spa that can be found at Gate D and C in the Departures zone.

  • Are there any lounges for economy passengers at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport boasts not only one but three open-access lounges for passengers of all flight classes. All located in the International Terminal, they are the perfect space to unwind before your flight. The House Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge all offer a serene environment to work, relax, read, or have a quick nap.

  • What does Melbourne Airport offer for children?

    Travelling with children can be challenging, but with the playground in the International Terminal at Gate 15b, you can make sure their energy is well-spent before boarding. Alternatively, you can purchase passes for the open-access Plaza Premium Lounge that offers kids’ meals and activities.

  • Can I also reach Dubai from Sharjah International Airport?

    Especially travellers who want to depart from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) can benefit from flights to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). The airport lies north-east of Dubai and it takes about 45min by car to reach Dubai from there. Note that flights between Avalon Airport and Sharjah usually have two stops or more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai was $597 for a one-way ticket and $1,131 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Dubai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Dubai?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Dubai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Dubai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,539 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,858 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    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 Dubai 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 Dubai?

    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 Dubai 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 Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,298 or less one-way and $1,824 or less round-trip.
  • When you are departing from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), you can easily get to the airport before take-off. From the centre of the city, you can get a taxi, which takes about 30min and costs roughly A$ 60. You can also get the SkyBus, which is a cheaper option at about A$ 12, and it takes around 45min.
  • Upon arrival at Dubai Airport, not only is it easy to get to the centre of the city, but you can also access other parts of the country with ease, too. Fujairah and Ras Al-Khaimah are two examples of nearby areas that can both be reached with a roughly 1h 10min drive.
  • Relax ahead of take-off at Melbourne Airport at one of the lounges. You could, for example, go to The House, which costs around A$ 45. In the lounge, you will have access to complimentary food and drink.
  • If you want to enjoy a direct flight experience from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Emirates is a good choice to book. The airline offers direct flights between the cities that save you both time and energy.
  • Travellers who want to save some money on their flight from Melbourne to Dubai can choose from a range of airlines departing from Melbourne Airport, including Philippine Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, and China Southern. With just one stop on the journey, you can save a bit of money to spend at your destination.
  • If you are visiting someone in Dubai and want to bring the ultimate hello from Australia, you can head to the Australian Produce Store at Melbourne Airport, in the International Terminal after the security screening. Furthermore, you find local produce in the Australian Way, also in the International Terminal.
  • Parents looking for facilities to change and nurse their children can find space in the many changing facilities located in each terminal of Melbourne Airport. In the International Terminal, you can find them on the first floor close to Gate 8.
  • Stay conveniently close to Melbourne Airport the night before your flight and choose from the various airport hotels close by. Budget choices include Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and ibis Budget, whereas the PARKROYAL and Mantra Tullamarine promise more luxury.
  • You find national and international eateries across all terminals at Dubai International Airport, so you can strengthen yourself after landing in Dubai. Restaurants include fast food options like McDonald’s and KFC, as well as cafés like Le Pain Quotidien and Costa.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Dubai Intl?

 
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Dubai Intl to Melbourne

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3488 reviews
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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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

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
SFO - DXB
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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.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

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.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

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

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

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

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.

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