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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 2,090

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 25 May 2026.

Fri 13/1112:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1123:30
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5AED 3,350
Sat 18/712:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops21h 50m
IndiGo
Mon 27/700:25
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops23h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/5AED 3,809
Thu 16/712:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops21h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 30/721:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/5AED 3,930
Thu 16/712:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/723:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops60h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5AED 4,396
Tue 26/505:55
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/611:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5AED 4,496
Mon 25/519:35
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop21h 20m
Air India
Sun 7/611:55
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 00m
Air India
Deal found 23/5AED 4,543
Wed 27/519:35
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop21h 20m
Air India
Wed 10/611:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 10m
Air India
Deal found 24/5AED 4,580
Thu 6/809:15
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/823:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops60h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5AED 4,606
Thu 23/712:00
MEL
-
AUH
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/723:55
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops60h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5AED 4,749

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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,350

One-way from

AED 2,090

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,702
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,266 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 439 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 25 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:30-20:30

1 stop29h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/11

23:30-14:05

1 stop31h 35m

AED 3,353

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 23/7

12:00-00:40

3 stops42h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 26/7

21:10-12:40

2 stops57h 30m

AED 5,495

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

17:45-10:55

2 stops23h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/7

17:40-16:50

1 stop17h 10m

AED 5,763

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

12:00-00:40

3 stops42h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/7

21:10-10:00

3 stops54h 50m

AED 5,792

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

19:55-10:50

2 stops21h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/11

23:40-23:20

1 stop16h 40m

AED 5,866

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

12:00-00:40

3 stops42h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 16/7

21:10-10:00

3 stops30h 50m

AED 5,928

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

12:00-00:40

3 stops42h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/7

21:10-10:00

3 stops30h 50m

AED 5,935
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 16/11

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

AED 6,057
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

15:55-03:50

2 stops41h 55m

AED 2,226

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

00:30-11:20

3 stops40h 50m

AED 2,549

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Booking 78 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 3,702). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,612). 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 25 May 2026.

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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 25 May 2026.
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
7.3
Good
1,441 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,441 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    China Eastern, Vietnam Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 45m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Abu Dhabi is about 11644 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at AED 4,020, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.. Etihad Airways is currently priced 6% 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 (90%), Gulf Air (86%), Condor( 86%).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 3,702). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 5,612). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 4,020AverageAED 6,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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