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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,197

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,093

One-way from

AED 1,197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 4,690
3/3-16/3
  • 3/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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21/2
  • 21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 427 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 31 January 2025.

Mon 3/313:35MEL - AUH
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/314:20AUH - MEL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1AED 2,093
Thu 13/318:15MEL - AUH
Nonstop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/308:20AUH - MEL
Nonstop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/1AED 3,761
Fri 6/616:10MEL - AUH
1 stop35h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 17/623:00AUH - MEL
1 stop33h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 30/1AED 3,944
Wed 9/421:00MEL - AUH
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 25/422:45AUH - MEL
1 stop36h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/1AED 4,014
Wed 4/620:50MEL - AUH
2 stops33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/601:35AUH - MEL
2 stops35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1AED 5,461

Find flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi within your budget

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 31 January 2025.

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MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

13:35-06:55

2 stops24h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 16/3

14:20-21:20

2 stops24h 00m

AED 2,093

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

18:15-01:20

Nonstop14h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 29/3

08:20-04:25

Nonstop13h 05m

AED 3,761

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

16:10-22:00

1 stop35h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 17/6

23:00-14:40

1 stop33h 40m

AED 3,944

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

21:00-16:15

1 stop25h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/4

22:45-16:45

1 stop36h 00m

AED 4,014

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

20:50-00:35

2 stops33h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/6

01:35-19:15

2 stops35h 40m

AED 5,461

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

13:35-23:40

2 stops41h 05m

AED 1,197

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

15:15-10:25

1 stop25h 10m

AED 2,589

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

18:15-01:20

Nonstop14h 05m

AED 2,945

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 24 January 2025.

Booking 36 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 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 31 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 31 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 31 January 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,188 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,903 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
78 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

IAD - DOH

The cabin crew was courteous and helped ensure that our flight was comfortable by taking time to fulfill our meal orders, snacks, and making sure our carry-on luggage was placed in an overhead bin near our assigned seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 12 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at AED 3,761, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is currently priced 17% 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: KLM (52%), Oman Air (52%), Air Europa( 52%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne 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.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,792AverageAED 4,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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