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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates from AED 1,693

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 April 2026.

Tue 9/611:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 24/620:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 2,810
Sat 2/521:30
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 9/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/4AED 2,817
Fri 22/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4AED 2,817
Sun 17/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 17/620:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/4AED 2,824
Thu 21/521:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 21/620:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4AED 2,839
Sun 15/1120:15
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop34h 00m
Air China
Mon 14/1201:15
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Air China
Deal found 1/4AED 2,957
Fri 15/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 22/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 2,975
Fri 14/811:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 29/820:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/4AED 3,001
Fri 15/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 22/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 3,008
Thu 7/521:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 23/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 3,023
Mon 20/411:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 26/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/3AED 3,034
Tue 19/511:00
MEL
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 26/523:20
AUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/4AED 3,037

Find flight deals from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,817

One-way from

AED 1,693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,257
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Melbourne to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (AED 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 231 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates 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 5 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:30-20:30

1 stop29h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

23:20-09:00

1 stop27h 40m

AED 2,817

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

11:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 26/5

23:20-09:00

1 stop27h 40m

AED 3,037

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

11:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

23:20-09:00

1 stop27h 40m

AED 3,254

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

11:00-20:30

1 stop39h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/7

21:10-10:00

2 stops30h 50m

AED 3,989
Fastest return journey

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

17:10-01:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

AED 4,073

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

17:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/5

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

AED 4,073

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-00:25

2 stops43h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 22/5

20:50-09:00

2 stops54h 10m

AED 4,183

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:00-18:55

1 stop37h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

17:30-06:15

2 stops30h 45m

AED 4,205

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

07:45-10:10

2 stops32h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

19:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

AED 4,444

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

17:20-01:10

Nonstop13h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 26/5

20:40-15:50

Nonstop13h 10m

AED 4,477

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,281). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,265). 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

How often are flights from Melbourne to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 5 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Etihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to the United Arab Emirates 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Oman Air can get you from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11644 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Dubai Intl, Melbourne - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or Melbourne - Al Ain when deciding on the best route from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Before booking your flight to United Arab Emirates from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (60%), Qantas Airways (60%), ITA Airways( 57%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 2,281). Flying from Melbourne Airport to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,265). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to United Arab Emirates. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 4,020AverageAED 5,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 4,544AverageAED 5,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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