Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 11 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from MEL to London, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from MEL to London that includes a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 42 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London
$505 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,157. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for flight tickets from MEL to London. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from MEL to London. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from MEL to London, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from MEL to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the top attractions to put on your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in London and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London.