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Cheapest return fare
£687
Typical prices: £775-£1,130
China Southern
Tue 27/10Tue 10/11
LHR - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£871
British Airways
Thu 11/2Fri 19/2
LHR - MEL • Direct
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Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne (LON-MEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Melbourne

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:30LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£687China Southern
Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 21:30LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
37h 00m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 18:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£687China Southern
Tue, 20 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 11:00LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
37h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£688China Eastern
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 14:05LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
34h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:00MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£689China Eastern
Wed, 3 Mar - Mon, 3 May
Air China Logo
17:45 - 15:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
34h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
18:40 - 20:25MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
34h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
£695Air China
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Air China Logo
12:35 - 15:25LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
40h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
20:15 - 06:20MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
45h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
£696Air China
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:10LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 06:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£715Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 13:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 19:10MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
£723Shenzhen Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 13:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
28h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:15 - 19:10MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
31h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
£724Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:10LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:30 - 19:20MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
28h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£724Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from London usually cost between £719 and £1,080 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £687 on China Southern (27 Oct–9 Nov).

What is the cheapest London to Melbourne Airport flight route?

The cheapest return flight from London to Melbourne Airport costs £801 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from London to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £852 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,292 and £1,261 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£380
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from London to Melbourne

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FAQs for booking London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Is parking available for passengers at London airports?

    Convenient long- and short-stay parking is available for passengers at all five of London’s major airports. If you are travelling through London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you will find short-stay parking about a 2min walk from the terminals. Long-stay parking, meanwhile, is accessible by a free shuttle bus, which is available on demand. You will also find short-stay parking roughly just a 5min walk from the departure terminals at Gatwick Airport. Gatwick long-stay car parks are also connected to the terminal via a free shuttle bus service, which takes around 20min.

  • What facilities are available for passengers flying to Melbourne Airport with a disability?

    Passengers who require mobility assistance should inform their airline before they fly. The airline will arrange for a member of airport staff to assist you when you land. There are also designated pick-up areas at Melbourne Airport, where passengers with disabilities can wait for their transport.

  • Are currency exchange services available at Melbourne Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine will find currency exchange offices and ATMs available in the arrivals hall, next to the duty-free shopping area and also near Baggage Claim.

  • Are there direct flights between London and Melbourne Airport?

    Unfortunately, no. All flights between London airports and Melbourne will have at least one international transfer and sometimes a domestic transfer within Australia also. When booking, make sure there’s plenty of time between flights to make your transfer. Sometimes transfers will need you to change airports - not just terminals.

  • How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to the centre of Melbourne?

    A taxi ride takes around 35min and costs around A$ 65. This should include the taxi airport fee and any toll charges, so check this before you depart.

  • What public transport can I use to get from Melbourne airport into the city centre?

    There’s no train connection to Melbourne city centre from the airport, but it’s very well served by buses, taxis, car hire and even ride shares. If you wish to reach Melbourne without making any stops along the way, you can use the Sky Bus express shuttle bus, which leaves from outside the terminals and costs $19 AUD (about 11 GBP) for a one-way ticket. The Sky Bus can also take you to certain hotels and some areas around the city centre, but you need enquire of the locations at one of the service desks. Alternatively, public transport buses lines 478, 479, 482 and 491 all operate from outside Terminal 4. You need to get a Myki card in order to use public transport in Melbourne, available from one of the Myki machines at Terminals 2, 3 and 4.

  • How long is a taxi ride from Melbourne airport to the city centre?

    If you wish to take a taxi from Melbourne airport you will find the taxi ranks across from the terminals, and a trip to the city centre will be about 30 minutes in length. Melbourne taxis all offer metered rides and include an Airport Access Fee of $3.65 AUD (about 2 GBP) per trip. The taxi fare might also include Tollway charges depending on your destination. Rideshare services such as Uber are also available.

  • What airport hotels are available at Melbourne Airport?

    Park Royal Melbourne International Airport is located across the road from the terminals and offers day rooms. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is 400m from the terminals and offer day rooms between 10am and 6pm, and a free shuttle service all day. Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport is also 400m from the airport but has no shuttle bus service.

  • I am a traveller with a disability, how do I get assistance at the airport?

    Travellers with a disability who would like some assistance need to inform the airline they are travelling with at least 48 hours before their trip. Each airline has an established procedure and will help you from the moment you arrive to the airport. Melbourne airport has disabled parking spots in all parking lots, and disabled access within all terminals including restrooms.

  • Are there reliable assistance services for passengers with limited mobility at Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, you just need to alert your airline at least 48h in advance that you will need assistance when you land. The team at Melbourne can then ensure you have assistance such as transport, baggage reclaim help and assistance through security and customs. In addition, the airport operates a hidden disability scheme. They have a lanyard service to make it easy to let staff know you may need assistance, a sensory map of the airport to identify high and low congestion routes and social stories that can be accessed on their website to help you prepare for arrival.

  • Where can I change planes on flights from London to Melbourne?

    Most flights from London to Melbourne have one layover on route. When you’re flying from London to Melbourne, you will find a variety of layover options based on which airline you choose to travel with. For instance, if you fly from London Heathrow with Malaysian Airlines, you will change planes in Kuala Lumpur (KUL). However, if you fly with American Airways, you can change planes at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can also fly with Cathay Pacific and changeover in Hong Kong (HKG). Alternatively, fly with Qatar Airways or Emirates and change planes in the United Arab Emirates (DXB).

  • I’m staying in Geelong, Melbourne. Where should I fly to?

    Passengers can reach Geelong from Melbourne Airport (MEL) in around 1h 35min via public transport. This journey involves taking the Geelong-Melbourne bus line then changing to the City or Craigieburn bus line on route. You can also find flights from London to Avalon Airport (AVV/YMAV), which is located around a 20 minute drive from Geelong. Flights from London to Avalon Airport usually take around 32 hours and include 2 layovers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport was £380 for a one-way ticket and £687 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £1,086 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,124 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying from London Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) with Qatar Airways, you can make use of the passenger lounges in Gatwick’s North Terminal. Passengers flying via Gatwick can either pay to use Club Aspire Lounge, which costs around £ 25 (A$ 46) for entry, or No1 Lounge, which costs around £ 32 (A$ 59). You can also book to use one of the North Terminal Club Rooms, where passengers can enjoy a range of fine dining options for an approximately £ 38 (A$ 70) entry fee.
  • Baby changing facilities are available in the arrivals hall for passengers landing at Melbourne Airport. You can find these facilities located near the baggage claims area and across from border controls inside Terminal 2.
  • Luggage storage facilities are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. You will find these facilities inside Terminal 2, on the ground floor level, and inside the Terminal 4 car park, also on the ground floor.
  • There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne, but you can purchase many flights with only one stop over. Flying into Melbourne on an overseas flight you will most likely land into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Qatar, Emirates and Etihad are all airlines that fly regularly from overseas and all offer 30kg of luggage allowance.
  • When flying from London to Melbourne, choosing Tullamarine Melbourne Airport (MEL) over Avalon Melbourne (AVV) is advisable; for the latter you can only get flights with two or more stops and most international flights land at Tullamarine in Melbourne.
  • Most long-haul international flights from London depart from London Heathrow (LHR). The airport is a major transportation hub, and American Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas Airways offer one-stop flights from here. If you are situated further north in London but still want a one-stop flight, you can also fly with Emirates from Stansted Airport (STN).
  • You can easily access London Heathrow with public transport from the city centre. If you are in a hurry, opt for the Heathrow Express that can get you to the main terminals in about 20min, but costs approximately £ 22 (A$ 43) per person. Cheaper, but slower, option is the public underground Piccadilly line (blue) that costs about £ 6 (A$ 12) per ride and takes 45–60min.
  • At the Mr. Adventure Stay & Play areas at Heathrow Airport, your children can enjoy a fun time before boarding. Available after security in all terminals, children can find slides, soft play areas, and colouring books to keep them entertained.
  • Travellers who want to enjoy a gourmet meal on their flight from London to Melbourne but don’t want to invest in expensive plane meals can put together their own in-flight meal at Heathrow Airport. Various restaurants serve their delicacies on the go in a designated flight bag.
  • Enjoy a quiet atmosphere and a wellness experience at the Premium Plaza Lounge at Heathrow Airport. Available in the Departure Area of Terminal 2, 4, and 5, you can wait for your flight here in comfort.
  • Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR). If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$."
  • There are a number of lounges at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and a lot of them are dedicated airline lounges. Emirates, Qantas, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore and Air New Zealand airlines all have lounges located in Terminal 2, where you will also find an AMEX lounge. If you are travelling with a different airline, you can access one of the two ‘Pay As You Go’ lounges: the Marhaba lounge and Plaza Premium lounge.
  • If you are travelling with children, there are baby changing facilities available throughout all four terminals of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and you can access them free of charge for your convenience. You will also find a children’s play area in Terminal 2, which is the international terminal, across from gate 15B.
  • For those who need to freshen up after a long flight from London to Melbourne, there are showers available at Terminal 2 in two locations. The first is next to the Duty Free exit, and the second between Terminal 1 link and Nando’s, both on first floor. You also have the option to purchase shower kits including towels from WHSmith or Rolling Luggage, both in Terminal 2 departures.
  • For the convenience of passengers, there are 24 drinking water fountains throughout all four terminals of the Melbourne airport. There are also massage chairs in Terminal 3 which travellers can use at the rate of $2 AUD (about 1.15 GBP) for every 5 minutes. Mobile charging stations are also present throughout the airport to keep you well connected.Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR).
  • If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$.
  • Want to lower your carbon footprint on flights from London to Melbourne? You can find low-emissions flights by using the KAYAK C02 search filter. For London to Melbourne routes, flying from London Heathrow to Melbourne Airport (MEL) with British Airways or with Thai Airways can cut your carbon output by more than 50%.
  • If you’re being collected by car at MEL, your lift can use the terminal car parks to wait close to the airport. Pre-booked parking is available and is usually slightly cheaper than drive-up rates. Without pre-booking, you can park outside Melbourne Airport terminals for around A$15 (£9) per hour.
  • If you live in south London or are travelling from southern England, flying from London Gatwick (LGW) might be a more convenient option for you. Gatwick is located just south of London, meaning you can avoid travelling through London’s busy centre. Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways offer flights from London to Melbourne from Gatwick.

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