What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dubai is to fly which costs AED 1400 - AED 3100 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dubai is to fly which takes 16h 56m and costs AED 1700 - AED 3600.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dubai?

The distance between Melbourne and Dubai is 11680 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dubai?

It takes approximately 16h 56m to get from Melbourne to Dubai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Dubai?

Dubai is 7h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:11 PM in Melbourne and 8:11 AM in Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 17078+ hotels available in Dubai.

Melbourne to Dubai - 3 ways to travel via plane, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Dubai by plane or shuttle

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Fly to Dubai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane MEL - DXB
16h 56m
AED 1,777–3,580
Fly to Sharjah International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane MEL - SHJ
21h
AED 1,395–3,104
Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane MEL - AUH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle
18h 53m
AED 1,913–4,218

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

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17h 4mAverage Duration

AED 1,565Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,680.5 km
Duration: 16h 56m

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

Emirates, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) every 4 hours.

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