- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Flights from Melbourne to London depart on average 89 times per day, taking around 22h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $370 (€370) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 10503 miles (16904 km) distance in 25h 30m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 10503 miles (16904 km) |
Average flight duration 22h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $370 (€370) |
Flights per day 89 |
Fastest flight 25h 30m |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$632
Average price
$1369
Fastest journey
22 h 25 m
Average duration
23 h 5 m
Flights per day
77
Distance
16904 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to London will cost around $1369 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $632.
It's difficult to get from Melbourne to London without transferring at least once.
BI6 · BI3
QR329+
QR8402
QR7+
QR8402
QR3+
QR8402
QR107+
QR8402
EK409 · EK3
EK409 · EK67
QR8402+
QR11
BA7003 · BA6375
QR905 · QR3The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to London flights for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR8923 · QR8400+ QR329 | 8:30 AM Melbourne | 31h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ7439 · CZ664 · CZ8049 | 8:35 AM Melbourne | 44h05 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
CX9100 · CX100 · CX255 | 9:00 AM Melbourne | 30h20 | 6:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
CX9100 · CX100 · CX251 | 9:00 AM Melbourne | 29h40 | 5:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR329+ QR8400 · QR7187 | 9:00 AM Melbourne | 30h40 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR329+ QR7127 · QR8400 | 10:00 AM Melbourne | 29h40 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
CZ322 · CZ689 | 10:20 AM Melbourne | 29h10 | 6:30 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ322 · CZ8049 | 10:20 AM Melbourne | 42h20 | 7:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ322 · CZ303 | 10:20 AM Melbourne | 42h00 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA61 · UA948 | 10:55 AM Melbourne | 33h15 | 11:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA61 · UA901 | 10:55 AM Melbourne | 29h30 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7448+ BA4130+ BA32 | 11:05 AM Melbourne | 28h10 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7448+ BA16 | 11:05 AM Melbourne | 27h30 | 5:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8400+ QR329+ QR7115 | 12:00 PM Melbourne | 27h40 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7465+ BA16 | 12:05 PM Melbourne | 26h30 | 5:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BI6 · BI3 | 12:30 PM Melbourne | 26h50 | 6:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8174+ BA34 | 1:25 PM Melbourne | 25h00 | 5:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
MH148 · MH2 | 1:25 PM Melbourne | 25h30 | 5:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
TG466 · TG910 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 26h45 | 7:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9737+ LH773 · LH2472 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 29h25 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK8003+ TK69 · TK1979 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 29h20 | 9:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS8636+ OS8 · OS331 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 27h50 | 8:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK8003+ TK53 · TK1979 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 29h20 | 9:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9737+ LH773 · LH2470 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 27h45 | 8:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
TG466 · TG916 | 1:30 PM Melbourne | 38h45 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA4566+ BA32 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 24h50 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX9510+ LX139 · LX430 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 27h00 | 8:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7010+ LH797+ LH5656 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 27h15 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX9510+ LX139 · LX316 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 26h30 | 7:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX9510+ LX139+ LX460 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 27h15 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7010+ LH797 · LH900 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 27h15 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
CX104 · CX251 | 2:25 PM Melbourne | 24h15 | 5:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9775+ LH769 · LH2472 | 3:20 PM Melbourne | 27h35 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9775+ LH769 · LH2470 | 3:20 PM Melbourne | 25h55 | 8:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX9025+ LX177 · LX316 | 3:20 PM Melbourne | 25h35 | 7:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7463+ BA12 | 3:55 PM Melbourne | 23h40 | 6:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR329+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 23h30 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8402+ QR55+ QR5885 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 38h55 | 10:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR15+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 37h15 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR107+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 24h20 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR11+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 23h15 | 6:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR3+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 30h05 | 1:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR7+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 31h00 | 2:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR119+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 24h50 | 8:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR1+ QR8402 | 4:10 PM Melbourne | 34h50 | 6:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR7213 · QR8400+ QR329 | 6:30 PM Melbourne | 45h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6369+ QR901 · QR329 | 6:45 PM Melbourne | 44h55 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR329+ QR8523 · QR8400 | 7:00 PM Melbourne | 44h40 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR329+ QR8925 · QR8400 | 7:30 PM Melbourne | 44h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8491 · QR329+ QR8400 | 8:00 PM Melbourne | 43h40 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
EK407 · EK15 | 9:15 PM Melbourne | 24h20 | 12:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK407 · EK67 | 9:15 PM Melbourne | 30h45 | 7:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA6375 · BA7003 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 23h30 | 1:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR3 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 23h30 | 1:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR11 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 40h40 | 6:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR7 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 24h25 | 2:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR15 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 30h40 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR329 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 40h55 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR119 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 42h15 | 8:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR905 · QR55+ QR5885 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 32h20 | 10:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR1 | 10:45 PM Melbourne | 28h15 | 6:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
TG462 · TG916 | 11:30 PM Melbourne | 28h45 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
TG462+ BR67 | 11:30 PM Melbourne | 28h50 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR4968+ QR845 · QR329 | 11:30 PM Melbourne | 40h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4968+ QR853 · QR329 | 11:30 PM Melbourne | 40h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4968+ QR855 · QR329 | 11:30 PM Melbourne | 40h10 | 6:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
CX178 · CX257 | 11:45 PM Melbourne | 24h30 | 3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Gatwick Airport -> London Victoria Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melbourne to London by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Melbourne to London flights use the Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London Gatwick Airport. Use this guide to compare Melbourne and London airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Melbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Melbourne: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melbourne: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport..
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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