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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MEL - AUH
    17h 31m
    AED 2,073–4,175

  2. Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane MEL - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 49m
    AED 1,411–3,229

  3. Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane MEL - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    20h 16m
    AED 1,673–3,575

  4. Fly to Hamad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane plane MEL - DOH
    2. Drive from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Abu Dhabicar car
    22h 7m
    AED 1,881–3,391

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,702.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 31m

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

Etihad, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 3 times a day.

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