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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Arab Emirates

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the United Arab Emirates to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest ticket to the United Arab Emirates from Australia found in the last 5 days was to Dubai, at AED 4,568 return. The most popular route is Adelaide (ADL) to Dubai (DXB) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was AED 4,568.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates is February, when tickets cost AED 2,064 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 3,540 and AED 3,247 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally at night, when retur flights cost AED 6,056 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 6,126.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to the United Arab Emirates, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Arab Emirates?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH), with an average flight price of AED 2,042.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

AED 1,403
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Perth to Dubai

FAQs for booking flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates

  • I would like to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque centre during my trip. Which airport should I land at?

    For those that will be visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque centre, the closest airport that you can fly into is Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Once you have landed, you can then take a local bus that will bring you to the mosque in approximately 40min. It is also possible to arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB), where you can reach the mosque via taxi in approximately 1h 20min. If you would prefer to use public transportation, you can take a combination of the local bus and metro, which will take around 3h.

  • Do I need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates?

    Australian citizens do not need to apply for a visa ahead of time when travelling to the United Arab Emirates, as they are able to receive a 30-day visa once their flight has landed. However, if you would like to stay longer than one month, you will need to obtain a visa before entering the country.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights to the United Arab Emirates?

    If you do not want a stopover during your travels, there are several airlines that you can book direct flights with including Emirates, Qantas, Etihad, and Virgin Australia.

  • Where should I fly into if I would like to go to Jumeirah Beach?

    The closest airport to Jumeirah Beach is Dubai International Airport (DXB). After you have exited the airport, you can either take the red metro line or bus 88, which is approximately a 1h trip. Otherwise, you can opt to grab a taxi, which will take you between 15 to 20min instead.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to the United Arab Emirates is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to the United Arab Emirates with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to the United Arab Emirates?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to the United Arab Emirates up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as AED 4,492. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are AED 7,111 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Australia

  • When booking flights to the United Arab Emirates from Australia, you will notice that many of them require travellers to have at least one stopover. Some popular cities for planes to stop in include Singapore, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai.
  • If you would like to explore the northern region of the United Arab Emirates, there are two primary airports that you can choose from: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). While Dubai is known for its shopping and nightlife, Sharjah is known for its history and culture.
  • To explore the eastern part of the country, fly into Fujairah International Airport (FJR), a destination that is placed directly on the Gulf of Oman and is within reasonable driving distance of several cities, including Khor Fakkan and Sharm.
  • For those that will be travelling throughout the western region of the United Arab Emirates, consider arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), an option that is located in the country’s capital and will place you within a short drive of cities such as Al Ain and Sweihan.
  • If you are interested in exploring one of the islands that are located off of the coast of the United Arab Emirates, it is possible to fly into Delma Island Airport (ZDY), a tiny destination that services flights for small to medium-sized aircrafts.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Australia to the United Arab Emirates

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the United Arab Emirates? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3653 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

10.0 ExcellentManoj, Aug 2026
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Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Business boarding is too messy, if can be systematic will be better

Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Frankfurt airport was awful! Brand new airport with modern technology but a process that does not keep up at all. Attitude of staff at the airport also disgraceful but that is normal in Germany. One security gate in the middle of Monday and machine clearly not working well. Immigration has 2 staff with serious attitude.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Great. Airhostess was amazing. Dinner a little spicy! Could have had a mention beforehand about that though

The staff seemed a bit disinterested and some requests didn’t get answered. I finally got up and brought water for a passenger who had asked nicely 3 times for water. My headphones didn’t work and it took multiple requests to get them replaced.

I was mislead in the booking thinking I was purchasing via kayak however underpricer was the ticket vendor and I did not have access to seat selection, wifi or the lounge at the airport with my business class ticket for this reason. I did know know these issues were going to occur when I bought the ticket, I was very displeased

Over all good experience. Cabin crew should have been more attentive and the food quality should improve.

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

Luggage jandling sucks. I arrived in BLR india on 15th and luggage was delivered today 19th. I came for a business trip everything got screwed up. Poor communication. APP kept saying mishandles in BLR. It never reached BLR. I had air tag which showed luggage was in Germany. I could not reach anybody other than the airpprt people. They had no clue and asked me to call etihad. In India etihad number wasnt working.i had to call US number and that person was the only person who seemed to help. They kept me in dark. No communication or email till i spoke to the person in US.i have flown many airlines but never had this experience. For me this was first and will be last in etihad. Very bad.

The food was nice and the toilets were kept clean. I find the cabin bag policy to be ludicrous though, there's no way someone can have a small personal item and carry-on cabin bag weighing <7kg if you need to take a laptop with you, meds, and any valuables and items you can't risk to leave in a cargo bag that may get left behind

Crew from ground is great but the aircraft is small and last 3 rows luggage section was occupied by crew so no space for travelers. Food was OK

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

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