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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

September 15 - September 29

Cheapest

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,598

A$1,214

Round trip

July 21 - July 28

Earliest

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,583

A$1,216

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,657

A$1,217

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,631

A$1,217

Round trip

September 15 - September 17

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,663

A$1,217

Round trip

October 23 - October 30

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,470

A$1,227

Round trip

September 16 - September 29

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,598

A$1,230

Round trip

September 16 - September 24

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,586

A$1,236

Round trip

November 1 - November 15

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,337

A$1,236

Round trip

August 4 - August 9

Best

MEL - Abu Dhabi

A$1,784

A$1,239

Round trip

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Melbourne to Abu Dhabi: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are typically $1366–$3030, with a median of $1651. Right now, fares are below the typical level, but currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.
A typical journey from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi takes about 39h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11652 km.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, the cheapest month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $672. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $719, and April, where the median fare is $734.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Regular price: A$1,433 - A$2,534

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi is AUD 1433 to AUD 2534. The current lowest deal is AUD 1217 with Air India Limited, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 29.

now A$1,217

Low A$1,433

High A$2,534

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi is September, with a median price of $672. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $3654. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$672

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$3,654

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IndiGo

A$1,553

A$1,738

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

Air India Limited

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Air India Limited

A$1,580

A$1,217

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

Air India Limited

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Air India Limited

A$1,530

A$1,334

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

Air India Limited

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Air India Limited

A$1,580

A$1,440

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

IndiGo

A$1,536

A$1,599

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Abu Dhabi

Air India Limited

Melbourne (MEL) - Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Air India Limited

A$1,602

A$1,294

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

5 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 9

A$1,785  →  A$1,239

31%

6 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 11

A$1,744  →  A$1,265

27%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

A$1,837  →  A$1,363

26%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

A$2,104  →  A$1,640

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi

Melbourne - Abu Dhabi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi are below the typical level at $1217.

📅 Best time to fly

September is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $672.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 39h 20m

The median flight duration from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi is 39 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

70% of recent flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi include connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways offers direct flights on this route, providing a convenient travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear regularly, offering frequent opportunities to save.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a primary departure point for flights to Abu Dhabi, offering various travel options.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$876

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport serves as an alternative departure option for travelers heading to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~55 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1446

Abu Dhabi main airports to arrive at

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi.

📍 ~28 km from Abu Dhabi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$876

Airports nearby Abu Dhabi used as alternative

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is a primary international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~125 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but expect heavy traffic during peak hours)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,119

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) is geographically the closest major airport to Abu Dhabi city with faster processing.

📍 ~100 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$2,863

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is a major hub for low-cost carriers, offering budget-friendly alternatives.

📍 ~170 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, but expect severe traffic delays through Dubai)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,364

Al Ain International (AAN)

Al Ain International (AAN) is located within the same emirate, offering very low congestion and quick processing.

📍 ~140 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,554

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) is useful for travelers using airline-integrated bus services and offers a central location in Dubai.

📍 ~130 km from Abu Dhabi (reachable by car, this is a bus station, not an airport)

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Aug 01

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$18,076

$17,028

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$18,350

$17,068

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$18,205

$17,068

Save $1,137

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$18,924

$17,386

Save $1,538

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79% AI deal score

$17,532

$17,095

Save $437

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$17,755

$17,104

Save $651

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$18,076

$17,218

Save $858

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$18,061

$17,280

Save $781

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$18,541

$17,711

Save $830

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$18,520

$17,721

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

78% AI deal score

$17,184

$17,104

Save $80

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

78% AI deal score

$17,796

$17,386

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

78% AI deal score

$17,572

$17,507

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

78% AI deal score

$18,061

$17,619

Save $442

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

78% AI deal score

$18,061

$17,619

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

77% AI deal score

$17,047

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

77% AI deal score

$17,719

$17,619

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

77% AI deal score

$17,703

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

77% AI deal score

$17,721

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76% AI deal score

$17,047

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$17,507

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$17,712

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$6,566

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$17,104

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$17,676

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74% AI deal score

$6,637

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74% AI deal score

$6,649

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74% AI deal score

$17,104

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74% AI deal score

$17,386

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74% AI deal score

$17,455

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73% AI deal score

$8,210

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73% AI deal score

$17,546

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73% AI deal score

$17,676

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73% AI deal score

$17,712

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72% AI deal score

$6,555

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$6,605

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,110

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72% AI deal score

$8,110

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72% AI deal score

$8,110

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72% AI deal score

$8,171

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72% AI deal score

$8,210

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,211

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,212

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72% AI deal score

$8,212

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,218

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

72% AI deal score

$8,231

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72% AI deal score

$17,198

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$17,447

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$17,507

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$17,661

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$17,676

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$17,712

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$17,712

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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$17,721

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$17,721

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$17,721

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$6,535

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71% AI deal score

$6,547

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$6,552

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$6,553

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$6,566

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$6,600

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$6,601

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$6,613

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$6,800

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$6,809

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$6,938

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$8,110

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$8,217

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$8,218

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$6,560

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$6,697

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$6,753

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$8,217

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$11,702

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$12,088

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Abu Dhabi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear. It's usually beneficial to monitor prices over a period to identify trends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can sometimes be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.