Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Melbourne (MLB).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flights?

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes: • TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne: • Economy class • First Class

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 70% on the London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £276 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £917, a difference of £641. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

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.

How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne looking right now?

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £605.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 5 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MLB)?

Melbourne Airport (MLB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include: · Budget · Alamo · Avis · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flight?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne range from £260 to £469, with an average of £294 over the past 12 months. Anything below £260 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

TUI Airways (£345) and American Airlines (£621) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£345TUI Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£346TUI Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£347TUI Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£348TUI Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£349TUI Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:10 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£352TUI Airways

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

10:00 - 14:20LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£359TUI Airways

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

10:00 - 14:20LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£361TUI Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

10:45 - 12:28LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

30h 43m2 stops Orlando Charlotte Douglas

07:25 - 08:40MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

20h 15m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Tampa

£621American Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:00 - 22:59LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

17h 59m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:21 - 09:00MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

16h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£626Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Gatwick to Melbourne

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:00 - 14:20LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

9h 20mdirect

18:05 - 07:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

8h 20mdirect

£347TUI Airways

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

14:30 - 17:12LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

31h 42m2 stops Orlando Charlotte Douglas

17:42 - 06:50MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

32h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Orlando

£869American Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

17:00 - 23:08LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

35h 08m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:40 - 09:40MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

34h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£878Air France

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

10:25 - 10:24LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

28h 59m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:40 - 09:25MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

33h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£929Delta

Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

10:25 - 22:44LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

17h 19m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:36 - 16:00MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

20h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£944Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

10:25 - 15:13LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

33h 48m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:36 - 09:40MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

38h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£998Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

10:45 - 12:28LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

30h 43m2 stops Orlando Charlotte Douglas

12:58 - 10:40MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

16h 42m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Orlando

£1,008American Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

17:00 - 22:44LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

34h 44m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:40 - 09:20MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

33h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,038Air France

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 12 Nov

10:25 - 23:08LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

17h 43m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:21 - 09:00MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

16h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,128Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 12 Nov

10:25 - 23:08LGW London Gatwick-MLB Melbourne

17h 43m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:21 - 09:00MLB Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

16h 39m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,572Delta

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne with more confidence.

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How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne start at £345. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £260 to £469. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £345 on TUI Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 212% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	October
Cheapest flight	£345

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Gatwick to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Melbourne (MLB).
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flights?
Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• First Class
What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 70% on the London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £276 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £917, a difference of £641. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne?
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.
How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne looking right now?
One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £605.
What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 5 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MLB)?
Melbourne Airport (MLB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Dollar
How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne flight?
Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne range from £260 to £469, with an average of £294 over the past 12 months. Anything below £260 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £276 – about £641 less than Friday (70% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne trip for October. Fares historically average £258 return in that month – typically £332 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Melbourne Airport.
- Hilton Melbourne, FL
- Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West
- Residence Inn by Marriott Melbourne

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