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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 09:50.

The flight takes about 13h 10m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport takes 13h 10m, covering 7,235 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport range from £1,095 to £1,433, with an average of £1,278 over the past 12 months. Anything below £1,095 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £917 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with £1,420 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £60–£61 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £648, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £1,073 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,462, a difference of £390.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne Airport.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 14m, compared to 20h 09m via Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) and 21h 10m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Melbourne Airport is 7 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (Eastern Australia Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Carlton Gardens, Marvel Stadium, and Flinders Street Station. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.