Flying from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 14 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is seven hours behind Melbourne. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services each week. You can travel from MEL to AUH on Etihad Airways's 5am flight.
Your flight from Melbourne to AUH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When taking off from MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport with Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from MEL to AUH.
Among carriers operating on this route, Etihad Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to AUH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one of the options between Avalon Airport and AUH.
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to AUH flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near AUH and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is about 27 kilometres from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Right now, $415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $801. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to AUH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to AUH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.
