Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 13 hours 20 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne seven hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
You can choose from nine weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your AUH to MEL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to MEL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AUH and MEL:
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
336 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from 699 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from AUH to MEL, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.