What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi is to fly and bus which costs AED 1300 - AED 3100 and takes 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi is to fly which takes 17h 16m and costs AED 1800 - AED 4200.

How far is it from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi is 11703 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 17h 16m to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 7h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:17 AM in Melbourne and 1:17 AM in Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi - 3 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

How to get fromMelbourne to Abu Dhabi

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Abu Dhabi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane MEL - AUH
17h 16m
AED 1,874–4,176
Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane MEL - SHJ
2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus
23h
AED 1,314–3,030
Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane MEL - DXB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle
20h 6m
AED 1,774–3,576

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

25Weekly Planes

16h 58mAverage Duration

AED 1,285Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi.

Launch map view

Distance: 11,702.5 km
Duration: 17h 16m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Virgin Australia, and Qatar Airways fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 4 times a day.

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Arab Emirates

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.