Best Price
Air India
11 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 45m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 2,481 AED
- Direct flight duration 20 hour 5 min
- Direct airlines Etihad Airways
- Arrival airports AVV / MEB / MEL
- Best days to book Sunday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days 2,720 AED
Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne
Air India
24 Oct, Sat
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 25m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
14 Oct, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 45m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
19 Oct, Mon
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 45m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
18 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 45m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
9 Oct, Fri
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 45m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
25 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 1h 25m
1 stop
AUH–MEL
Air India
5 Oct, Mon
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
1d 10h 30m
2 stop
AUH–MEL
Cheapest Direct Flight
Etihad Airways
14 Nov, Sat
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne
13h 10m
Non-stop
AUH–MEL
Last update: 29 September 2026 06:53
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne
Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Flights
Cheapest Day20 October Tuesday
Best Price
2,388 AED
Average Price
3,058 AED
4,958 AED
2,388 AED
Key Features of the Airlines
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.
Airport Shuttle
You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.
City Bus
In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.
Taxi
The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.
Private Car
It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.
Airport Information
Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.
Transportation to Melbourne City Center from Airport
Avalon Airport
Melbourne International Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. You can reach Melbourne with a connected flight from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.
Commuting with public transportation is very easy in Melbourne, as the system is operating very regularly. From Melbourne Airport you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, or renting a car.
Airport Services
There is a 24 hour public shuttle service from the airport to the city center. You can easily reach the city center with these cars departing every 10 minutes from the stops at the terminal exit.
Bus
You can use public buses that operate 24 hours a day to reach the city center. The buses depart on time and thus prevent you from wasting time. The buses carry the name of the region. To get to the city center you can take the buses to Metropolitan, Eastside, Tullamarine.
Taxi
Taxi is another option to reach the city. By choosing taking a taxi you can reach the city quickly and comfortably. But it is more expensive than other options. You also need to make a prepayment if you plan to use the taxi at night hours (10 pm to 5 am). It is useful to know that.
Car Rental
You can rent the car you want from companies like Avis, Budget,and Europcar. You can rent your car with or without driver. If you want to earn time, you can rent your car online before your journey starts. Doing this would also avoid any problems at the airport.
Melbourne Airport
The passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can easily get to the city center from the airport by using public transportation vehicles or a taxi. You can also rent a car from the car rental offices located in the terminal or reach the city center by taking a taxi just in front of the airport. SkyBus express buses are another comfortable, affordable and fast option to consider as an alternative to taxi, car rental or public buses.
One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to get to the center from the airport is taxi which you can find at the exits of all terminals of Melbourne Airport. Airport taxi fares may vary depending on the day, time and route you are traveling to. You can also benefit from different taxi pricing by making a reservation in advance. When you get on the taxi, you can demand a taxi receipt from the driver at the end of your journey. In this way, you can easily get in contact with the driver if you forget something in the taxi. You can make the payment for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport taxis in cash or by credit and debit card. If you are planning to use your credit card or bank card in the city, you can contact your bank to bring them into use. You can also rent a taxi by making a reservation in advance. In this way, especially if you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can make a significant amount of profit.
SkyBus
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport you can directly get to the center using SkyBus services. These buses depart from in front of the airport terminal and carry passengers to many points in Melbourne city center. You can travel to the city center with these buses carrying passengers for 24 hours a day including official holidays. You can also travel in St Kilda direction from the morning to the evening. You can buy your ticket as one way or roundtrip, but if you are traveling with your family, you can buy family tickets also covering children.
Car Rental
You can get to the city center by renting a car from the Melbourne Airport in a very comfortable way. You can quickly rent your car from the car rental offices such as AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Redspot located on the first floor of the airport. If you would like to make a reservation in advance for renting a car, you can contact AVIS from outside of Australia by dialing +61 3 9338 1800 or you can get in contact with Budget by dialing +61 3 9241 6366. If you want to prefer other companies, you can contact Europcar by calling 1300 13 13 90 or Hertz by calling +61 3 9338 4044 for getting information about renting procedures and make your reservation. In order to rent your car without having any problem, it is enough to have your international driver's license and travel documents with you. Please note that you may need to make a reservation in advance to rent a car during the summer months and other crowded seasons.
Bus
Passengers who want to come to the center from the airport by using a more economical and affordable vehicle can use public buses. The bus route 901, which you get on from the stops near the terminal, is carrying passengers in the direction of Frankston. You can call the number 1800 800 007 to get information about bus routes 478, 479 and 482 departing from the stops outside the terminal T4. By calling this number, you can get information about the buses that you can use to get to the city center from the Melbourne Airport.
Helicopter
There is also a chance to come from the airport to the city center of by renting a helicopter. The helicopters carry their passengers from the airport to many destinations in Melbourne city center and throughout Victoria. For helicopters with which you can travel quickly and without being caught in traffic you can make a reservation for helicopter transfer after getting information from the number +613 8587 9700. The amount you will pay for this service is higher when compared to many other vehicles, but you can consider helicopter transfer as the fastest and most enjoyable travel.
Melbourne Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Monday
28 Sep
16°5°
Today
Tuesday
29 Sep
22°9°
Wednesday
30 Sep
22°17°
Thursday
1 Oct
22°13°
Friday
2 Oct
16°12°
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Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights?
Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights?
For Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Melbourne Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Melbourne and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Melbourne and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Melbourne is 11692 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 14 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Melbourne flights is Sunday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi-Melbourne?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi-Melbourne?
Etihad Airways organizes direct flights between Abu Dhabi-Melbourne.
Abu Dhabi-Melbourne: which airline is better value on this route?
Abu Dhabi-Melbourne: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air India starts from approximately 2,384 AED.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air India | 2,384 AED | 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) |
 Garuda Indonesia | 3,579 AED | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) |
 China Eastern Airlines | 3,088 AED | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage (40x55x20 cm) / 2 pieces checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund |
Last update: 13.09.2026
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