How to get from Dublin to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 23h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai and London. Two tickets from $682.

Flights from Dublin to Melbourne

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
23h 38m
two tickets, via Shanghai
$682
connection options
5
straight-line distance
10,699 mi (17,219 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
23h 38m
with the connection
Dublin to Abu Dhabi flight 7h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Melbourne flight 13h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,908
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 55m
with the connection
Dublin to Dubai flight 7h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Melbourne flight 13h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,668
Via Beijing
China
24h 43m
with the connection
Dublin to Beijing flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Beijing to Melbourne flight 11h 35m
two ticketsfrom $792
Via Shanghai
China
25h 5m
with the connection
Dublin to Shanghai flight 11h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Shanghai to Melbourne flight 10h 35m
two ticketsfrom $682
Via London
United Kingdom
26h 55m
with the connection
Dublin to London flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Melbourne: London Heathrow.
London to Melbourne flight 22h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,176

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Dublin to Melbourne?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dublin to Melbourne?
Via Abu Dhabi: 7h 28m to the connection, 13h 10m after it, about 23h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dublin to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Shanghai from $682. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Dublin and Melbourne?
Abu Dhabi (23h 38m total), Dubai (23h 55m total), Beijing (24h 43m total), Shanghai (25h 5m total) and London (26h 55m total).
How far is Melbourne from Dublin?
10,699 mi (17,219 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.