Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 13 hours 20 minutes.
Melbourne is seven hours ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
You can choose from 19 weekly Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 10:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DXB to MEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to MEL flights is Emirates. Its services arrive as planned 69.67% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and MEL:
Adelaide Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
₹ 26,759 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 56,611. These prices may change based on availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to MEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DXB to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
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 driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
