Flying from Melbourne to London: what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to London departing from here.
Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). You can also hop off the plane at London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) in London.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to London, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from Australia and want to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Melbourne to London.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Melbourne to London. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 42 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to London, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Melbourne to London has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some cozy hotels where you can make a pit stop near LGW. Settle in after your flight from Melbourne to London at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London
Currently, C$591 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to London. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,303. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to London, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Melbourne to London.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flights from Melbourne to London every day.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to London.
Best time to go to London
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melbourne to London. July is the busiest month for a trip to London. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to London in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your London to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
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