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Cheapest return fare
£724
Typical prices: £732-£1,039
Hainan Airlines
Sun 1/11Fri 13/11
MEL - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,010
British Airways
Thu 11/2Thu 25/2
MEL - LHR • Direct
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Heathrow. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £734 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 03m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Heathrow (MEL-LHR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Heathrow

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:45 - 18:15MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 30m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:10LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
31h 10m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
£724Hainan Airlines
Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 3 May
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 17:30MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
26h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£725China Eastern
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 18:15MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
32h 30m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 09:35LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
25h 05m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
£725Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 18:40MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 14:05LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
30h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£726China Eastern
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 06:40MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
23h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:20 - 17:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
34h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£761Etihad Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 12:45MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
28h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 17:00LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
33h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£761Etihad Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 08:00MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 23:20LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£765Qatar Airways
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:00MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:30 - 23:20LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
38h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£769Qatar Airways
Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 05:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
29h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
British Airways Logo
21:10 - 06:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
22h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£860British Airways
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 05:35MEL  Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow
29h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl
British Airways Logo
21:10 - 06:40LHR  London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne
22h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£863British Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Melbourne to Heathrow flights

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to London Heathrow Airport from Melbourne Airport usually cost between £871 and £1,214 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £686 on China Eastern (5 Oct–12 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost £823 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,266 and £1,111 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£329
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Are there long-term parking facilities at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    Yes, there are; for the best prices, book online prior to arrival at the airport. You can book the Value Car Park, which offers a budget option for long-term, open-air parking and includes a free shuttle between the car park and the airport (which runs from 04:00-01:00 daily). Other options are Terminal Parking, which is undercover and has direct access to T1, 2 & 3, or Premium Parking, which is the closest parking to the terminals.

  • Is there arrival assistance at London Heathrow?

    London Heathrow is a big and busy airport; to assist anxious passengers, the airport has put together arrival guides for every terminal, so you can know what to expect, where to go and how things will proceed. The airport also has staff who wear a Helping Hand badge; they can help you and provide tips for each area of the airport.

  • Which airlines fly from Avalon Airport (AVV)?

    Only three airlines fly from Melbourne's Avalon Airport: AirAsia, Jetstar and Citilink. Check-in for both domestic and international flights takes place in the same area. For international flights, after check-in, you exit the building and make your way across the open-air forecourt to the international terminal.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Melbourne into London Heathrow (LHR)?

    No. Conveniently, Australian passport holders will not need to apply for a visa when flying into Heathrow Airport from Melbourne. Tourists and visitors may enjoy up to a six-month stay without applying for a visa; however, working visitors will need to arrange the appropriate documentation before entering the UK.

  • What’s the fastest way to get to central London from Heathrow?

    When you arrive at Heathrow Airport after your flight from Melbourne, you can reach the city centre by hopping onto The Heathrow Express from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 in the airport. It offers fast trains every 15min direct to Paddington Station and costs about £ 22–25 (A$ 42–48) each way. London Heathrow is also connected with the London Underground, you can conveniently hop on the Piccadilly Underground line that stops at Terminals 2–5. Tickets for the underground cost approximately £ 6 (A$ 11–12) per person and it takes 45–60min to reach the centre.If you would prefer a car transfer, conventional cabs can also be found right outside the Arrivals terminals.

  • Is there a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow that offers Wi-Fi?

    All international overnight flights with major airlines offer Wi-Fi during your trip from Melbourne to Heathrow. You will not have access to Wi-Fi on your domestic connecting flight from Sydney to Melbourne, should you opt for that route, but once you are on the major leg of the trip you can access Wi-Fi from airlines such as Qantas, Virgin, ANE, Singapore Airlines and Qatar – ensuring you stay in touch.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport was £329 for a one-way ticket and £686 for a return.

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

    Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in London Heathrow Airport is London Heathrow.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £1,316 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 £1,141 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • If you’re travelling with children and have some time before your flight out of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), there is a play area in International Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15B.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine has a Hidden Disability Program. If you are a traveller with a disability that is not immediately apparent, you can contact the airport ahead of time and receive a lanyard to wear, a sensory map and social stories to make procedures easy to follow.
  • To get some cash on arrival at London Heathrow (LHR), there are numerous ATMs and currency exchanges available in Arrivals, on Level 0 and 1 of Terminal 5.
  • If you have an early flight out of Melbourne and need to stay near the airport the night before, there are various airport hotels. For budget travellers, there is ibis budget Melbourne Airport and Ciloms Airport Lodge. For mid-range, Quest Melbourne Airport is within a 10min drive of the airport.
  • Flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport Melbourne (AVV), but for connections with less than two stopovers, you should book your flight with Tullamarine Airport as the origin.
  • Qantas Airways is the only airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow. If you are willing to pay a little more, you can enjoy this direct connection to save time and energy.
  • Regardless of whether you come from the Geelong area or Melbourne centre, with the SkyBus Express City buses you can conveniently travel to Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airport without the hassle of parking. Tickets for the bus cost approximately A$ 20–25 per person.
  • Lay down your head after the long flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow, book in at one of the many airport hotels in London. In Terminal 3, you find the Aerotel in the Arrivals Area, and for a little more luxury you can stay at the Hilton at Terminal 4 or the Sofitel at Terminal 5.
  • The Plaza Premium Lounge inside the International Terminal of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport allows departing passengers of all flight classes to enter. Here you can enjoy a fine-dining restaurant, bar, work areas, and also family-friendly activities.
  • With the T2 Luxury experience at Melbourne Tullamarine, you can spend the time before your flight by shopping tax free at brands like Armani, Furla, and Hugo Boss. And the best thing is you can leave your purchases at the airport and pick them up upon returning.
  • Some flights to London involve a connecting flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Check in online and ensure you are at the airport one hour before take off when flying domestically.
  • Heathrow Airport is the largest of the six London-servicing airports, with the largest selection of amenities and services. Your public transportation choices are more diverse from Heathrow. Budget travellers can take the underground and stop at Piccadilly Circus, King’s Cross St. Pancras or Green Park.
  • Shopping at Heathrow has convenient, stress-free options. You can ‘reserve and collect’ online, book a personal shopper or receive home delivery of shopping. If you prefer go to the shop, in the Terminal 5 you will find the majority of the popular shops.

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