Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne from £271

Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne from £271

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3 stops
Wed, Feb 18
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£271
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£282
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Sat, Feb 21
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£288
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£289
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3 stops
Wed, Feb 18
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£306
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3 stops
Wed, Feb 18
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£331
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Fri, Feb 20 – Thu, Feb 26
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£523
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Fri, Feb 20 – Thu, Feb 26
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£523
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Fri, Feb 20 – Thu, Feb 26
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£523
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3 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Thu, Feb 26
Abu Dhabi AUHMelbourne MEL
£526
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Sat, Feb 21 – Thu, Feb 26
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£528
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Sat, Feb 21 – Thu, Feb 26
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£530
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£271

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,349

Cheapest round-trip

£523

Average round-trip

£668

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18-$22 (adult one-way; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22-$26 (adult one-way)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55-$85 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11664 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Etihad Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Etihad Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Etihad Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Etihad Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
24°C13°C
14 Feb
22°C13°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
29°C18°C
15 Feb
23°C15°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
25°C19°C
16 Feb
85%
23°C18°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
25°C18°C
17 Feb
22°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
78%
31°C17°C
18 Feb
26°C17°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
17°C15°C
19 Feb
82%
26°C20°C
Friday
13 Feb
20°C13°C
20 Feb
73%
33°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne is 11664 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Etihad Airways, and Scoot. Abu Dhabi and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne is 11664 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne?
Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne?
Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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