Flying from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Your flight from London to MEL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from London to MEL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Perth Airport (PER)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the centre of London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and MEL:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to MEL? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$585 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Return flights start from $1,047. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to lock in flight tickets from London to MEL. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
Finding flight tickets from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Melbourne. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
When booking your flight from London to MEL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Melbourne is to explore its top attractions. Essential stops include Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Melbourne. Browse the deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.