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A convenient way to make this journey is by using the Heathrow Express train. The Heathrow Express takes you to Paddington Station in roughly just 15min and runs every 15min or so. A single ticket costs around £25 (A$ 46). The London Underground is a slower but cheaper option, with an Underground station at Heathrow for the Piccadilly line, which conveniently connects to other tube lines. You can pick up an Oyster card at the airport for about £5 (A$ 9.20), plus £3.30 (A$ 6) for the journey to Piccadilly Circus. You can also tap with a contactless card or your smartphone or device instead of using an Oyster card.

There are multiple car hire options at all of London’s airports. Once you have decided which airport you are flying to, KAYAK can also help you find the best deals for cheap car hire in London. Once you’ve searched your preferred dates above and hit search, click the ‘Cars’ option in the menu.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to London flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to London usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £821 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with £1,281 for direct.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 13% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Melbourne Airport to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £897 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,001, a difference of £103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £932. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to London takes 0h 00m, covering 10,485 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £424, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 19m, compared to 23h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 32m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

London is 9 hours behind Melbourne Airport (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to London range from £772 to £1,137, with an average of £932 over the past 12 months. Anything below £772 counts as a good deal.