Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,285
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 December 2025.
Sat 13/1222:00MEL - AUH
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/113:25AUH - MEL
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 4,781
Thu 25/1212:00MEL - AUH
2 stops44h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 30/1223:30AUH - MEL
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12AED 5,027
Tue 16/1207:45MEL - AUH
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/122:40AUH - MEL
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 5,710
Sun 14/1221:30MEL - AUH
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/123:30AUH - MEL
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 5,733
Mon 15/1218:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/118:35AUH - MEL
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 5,784
Best flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Sun 1/206:15MEL - AUH
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/214:00AUH - MEL
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 2,629
Mon 26/122:30MEL - AUH
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 30/123:30AUH - MEL
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12AED 3,536
Tue 14/417:10MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/420:30AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 4,488
Mon 26/113:10MEL - AUH
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:40AUH - MEL
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 3,121
Tue 14/421:30MEL - AUH
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/400:30AUH - MEL
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 3,606
Direct flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Sun 1/218:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 28/220:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 4,076
Mon 26/118:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/220:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 4,308
Tue 14/417:10MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/420:30AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 4,488
Mon 26/118:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/120:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 4,572
Sat 7/318:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/320:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12AED 4,601
Sun 7/617:10MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/720:30AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 5,479
Thu 25/1218:20MEL - AUH
Nonstop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/1220:40AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12AED 6,372
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Data last updated 13 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 26/122:30MEL - AUH
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 2/223:30AUH - MEL
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12AED 2,817
Mon 26/122:30MEL - AUH
2 stops33h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 30/121:20AUH - MEL
3 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/12AED 2,850
Mon 26/122:35MEL - AUH
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:40AUH - MEL
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 2,949
One-way flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Tue 10/313:10MEL - AUH
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 1,285
Tue 10/301:00MEL - AUH
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 1,318
Sun 1/206:15MEL - AUH
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 1,322
Mon 9/306:15MEL - AUH
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 1,326
Sat 31/122:35MEL - AUH
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 1,451
Mon 1/611:00MEL - AUH
1 stop39h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12AED 1,733
Sat 31/112:00MEL - AUH
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/12AED 1,777
Tue 10/322:30MEL - AUH
1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/12AED 1,792
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
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Departure
Return
Price
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
06:15-19:00
3 stops43h 45m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 28/2
14:00-05:40
3 stops32h 40m
AED 2,629
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
13:10-23:40
3 stops41h 30m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 2/2
22:40-08:30
3 stops26h 50m
AED 3,121
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
22:30-21:30
1 stop30h 00m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 30/1
23:30-14:05
1 stop31h 35m
AED 3,536
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 14/4
21:30-07:50
2 stops40h 20m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 20/4
00:30-06:15
2 stops23h 45m
AED 3,606
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 14/4
17:10-01:05
Nonstop13h 55m
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 21/4
20:30-15:35
Nonstop13h 05m
AED 4,488
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
01:00-23:40
2 stops53h 40m
AED 1,318
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
06:15-19:00
3 stops43h 45m
AED 1,322
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 9/3
06:15-19:00
3 stops43h 45m
AED 1,348
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
22:35-03:30
2 stops35h 55m
AED 1,451
MelbourneAbu Dhabi
MEL - AUH
MELAUH
Melbourne
Mon 1/6
11:00-20:30
1 stop39h 30m
AED 1,733
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,042). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,261). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights?
Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 3,894.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 13 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, you will be flying into Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 28.0 km from the centre vof the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?
Etihad Airways, at AED 3,639, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.. Etihad Airways is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Oman Air (33%), Air Europa (33%), Etihad Airways( 33%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 4,319. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 2,629 on average, our data indicates AED 4,820 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,042). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,261). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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