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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,417

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AUH
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
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 September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,815

One-way from

AED 1,417

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,333

Good round-trip deal

AED 6,439 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/3-21/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 1,759 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 496 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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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 20 January 2026.

Sat 5/913:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1013:10
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,779
Mon 26/112:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop40h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 30/121:20
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops54h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1AED 3,790
Tue 17/322:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 21/321:20
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1AED 3,815
Sun 25/113:10
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/205:10
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1AED 3,819
Sun 6/921:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1014:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,826
Fri 4/913:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1014:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,856
Tue 8/912:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1014:25
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,863
Sun 25/118:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/220:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1AED 3,871
Thu 10/913:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1014:15
AUH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,889
Fri 24/711:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 10/821:10
AUH
-
MEL
3 stops54h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1AED 3,896
Wed 4/318:20
MEL
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/320:40
AUH
-
MEL
Nonstop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1AED 3,904

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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 20 January 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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Melbourne

Fly to

Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/3

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

AED 3,871

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

13:00-21:20

2 stops39h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 5/4

21:10-12:40

2 stops33h 30m

AED 3,959

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/3

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

AED 4,032

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/2

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

AED 4,036

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/2

23:35-07:25

2 stops24h 50m

AED 4,157

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 21/3

20:40-17:00

Nonstop13h 20m

AED 4,164

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

17:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 21/4

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

AED 4,208

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

18:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 23/3

23:30-10:00

1 stop27h 30m

AED 4,392

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:05-03:50

2 stops22h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/3

23:40-08:30

3 stops25h 50m

AED 4,432

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:10-18:50

2 stops36h 40m

AED 1,417

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,906). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,232). 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 20 January 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.

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 20 January 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
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

AMD - AUH

My experience with etihad was extremely worst. I was going to fly on december 25 2025, but as I had severe surgery few days back before my travel date so I wasn’t been able to get on my flight. I even contact customer care for extension date request or money back so that I could book another flight by providing doctors certificate mentioning my condition, but nobody helped me in either of the request. I didn’t expect this type of service from etihad at all.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,373 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

AMD - AUH

My experience with etihad was extremely worst. I was going to fly on december 25 2025, but as I had severe surgery few days back before my travel date so I wasn’t been able to get on my flight. I even contact customer care for extension date request or money back so that I could book another flight by providing doctors certificate mentioning my condition, but nobody helped me in either of the request. I didn’t expect this type of service from etihad at all.

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.

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

    Etihad Airways and China Eastern can get you from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 30m. 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 3,639, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.. Etihad Airways is currently priced 12% 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 (44%), Air Europa (44%), Etihad Airways( 44%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for AED 4,883. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for AED 2,372 on average, our data indicates AED 6,936 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 1,906). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,232). 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 3,639AverageAED 6,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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