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Cheapest return fare
$1,337
Typical prices: $1,969-$1,367
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MEL - DXB • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$2,029
Typical prices: $2,118-$1,756
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MEL - DXB • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,296 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,469 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 41m (one-way)
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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

Tue, 28 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
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12:30 - 09:50
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54h 30m
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$1,337Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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$1,340Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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$1,345Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep
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45h 00m
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52h 25m
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$1,356Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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50h 30m
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$1,363Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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$1,373Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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17h 20m
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$1,445Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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$1,464Air India
Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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19h 05m
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22h 45m
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$1,467Air India
Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep
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21h 05m
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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 July.

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 Saturday, 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 November, where tickets cost $1,451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,922 and $1,783 respectively.

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

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 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at $1,741 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$655
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Dubai

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 $655 for a one-way ticket and $1,296 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 $1,499 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 $1,933 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 $1,314 or less one-way and $1,964 or less round-trip.
  • When you are departing from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), you can easily get to the airport before take-off. From the centre of the city, you can get a taxi, which takes about 30min and costs roughly A$ 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.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3580 reviews
8.0Comfort
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, June 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

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

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

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.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

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

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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.

The business class seats were above average spaced, allowing for a truly full bed experience. Ot would be good if RB joins an international alliance for increased preference by travellers

The flight was on-time and we landed safely! But - toilets were tiny The seats were thin and very uncomfortable My seat rest wouldn’t tilt back so massive back ache after a while - the button had been removed. Seat back pocket was ripped Food was inedible- we’d ordered asian vegetarian - shockingly bad. The interior fit out was like the plane was 40 hard years yet it was a 787. No wifi.. no exterior cameras like Emirates.

Poor selection of movies and entertainment options. Disappointing food options in business.

Either the PA system of Brunei International Airport is of poor quality, or the staff making the announcement was not clear is reading the announcement. The staff at the gate also did not further announce to the passengers with regards to the rows for boarding. On board, the crew was of little to nil help. The only times they were around were during takeoff, "distributing" food and landing. And even during those times they were just there to get "their" job done with little to nil interest to "serve" the customers/passengers. They did not request the passenger in front of us to put his seat up during takeoff, they did not request the passengers to put their seat up during mealtime. The capability of the crew has dropped significantly in comparison to the old times. The crew is in need of better training.

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