AED 1,733 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Dubai – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 20:20
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 12:35.

The flight takes about 14h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai takes 14h 05m, covering 18,727 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai range from AED 3,815 to AED 5,624, with an average of AED 4,857 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,815 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the AED 4,857 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,891 return via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN), compared with AED 5,222 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 367–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,166, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Dubai route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 03m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 4,675 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 4,987, a difference of AED 312.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Emirates operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Dubai.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 36m, compared to 18h 22m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 20h 08m via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

Dubai is 7 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Gulf Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are direct flights that you can take from Melbourne Airport to Dubai Airport, with airlines such as Emirates operating this route directly. Should these flights not depart at a convenient time, there are also many indirect routes, which require a change along the way, often at airports such as Brisbane Airport (BNE).

If you can move around the airport independently, you can use the travelators and lifts to get around the terminals. Should you need assistance to and from the aircraft, you should contact your airline before travel and a member of their staff will help you through the airport. There are disabled toilet facilities in all the terminals for your convenience, too.

When you're at Melbourne Airport with your children, you can ensure that everyone has a smile on their face. With a children's play area located in Terminal 2, close to gate 15B, it's easy to keep your kids entertained.