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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,138

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday 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 30 August 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,277

One-way from

AED 1,138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,779
31/10-8/11
  • 31/10-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 1,325 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 364 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 30 August 2025.

Fri 31/1013:35MEL - AUH
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1102:30AUH - MEL
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8AED 2,277
Fri 31/1013:35MEL - AUH
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1122:40AUH - MEL
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 2,310
Sun 19/1007:00MEL - AUH
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1104:30AUH - MEL
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 2,361
Mon 13/1014:00MEL - AUH
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1002:35AUH - MEL
2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8AED 2,497
Fri 31/1022:30MEL - AUH
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 9/1123:30AUH - MEL
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/8AED 2,515
Tue 28/1012:00MEL - AUH
1 stop39h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/1123:30AUH - MEL
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/8AED 2,526

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:35-19:25

2 stops36h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/11

02:30-21:20

2 stops35h 50m

AED 2,277

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

07:00-05:40

2 stops29h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 3/11

04:30-20:10

3 stops32h 40m

AED 2,361

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

14:00-07:05

2 stops24h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 19/10

02:35-12:45

2 stops51h 10m

AED 2,497

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

12:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/12

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

AED 2,519

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

12:00-21:20

1 stop40h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/11

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

AED 2,519

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

22:35-03:30

2 stops35h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/11

13:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

AED 2,519

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

12:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 16/12

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

AED 2,534

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

12:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 15/12

23:30-14:05

1 stop31h 35m

AED 2,534

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

07:00-23:40

2 stops47h 40m

AED 1,138

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

22:45-19:25

2 stops27h 40m

AED 1,146

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 60 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 30 August 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 14% on airfare.

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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 30 August 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 Airways
7.4
Good
1,242 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,242 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,242 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

JFK - AUH

Low load on JFK to AUH. Got a whole row to myself. Modern airline and airplane. Only vegetarian option available on same route. It was delicious though. AUH BKK was packed to the gills. Nothing wrong with the flight though.

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 9 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 3,638, 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 (100%), EL AL (81%), Air Europa( 80%).

  • 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 3,638AverageAED 4,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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