Flight Routes from London to Melbourne

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Trip type
Cheapest oneway flight
from€2,617
Cheapest roundtrip flight
from€946
Fastest flight
Flight distance
16,907 km
Time difference
Airports in London
  1. Heathrow
  2. Gatwick
  3. Stansted
  4. Luton
  5. City
  6. Southend

Flight schedule from London (LON) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Matching outbound flightsLON–MEL · 5 of 5
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  1. 28 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
  2. 5 – 11 October 2026
  3. 12 – 18 October 2026
    1. LHRMEL
      1 stopover
      1. Air India
    2. LHRMEL
      1 stopover
      1. Thai Airways
    3. LHRMEL
      1 stopover
      1. Air India
    4. LHRMEL
      1 stopover
      1. Thai Airways
    5. LHRMEL
      1 stopover
      1. SriLankan Airlines

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London to Melbourne

      Favourite airline: Air India
      Flight tickets on the route London – Melbourne are most frequently booked with Air India.
      Air India
      21 %
      China Southern
      18 %
      Etihad Airways
      15 %
      Cheapest weekday: Saturday
      The cheapest day to fly on this route is Saturday.
      Favourite connection: via Guangzhou
      When booking flights from London to Melbourne 30 % of travellers prefer to fly via Guangzhou.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Guangzhou Baiyun
      25h 30min, from 590 £GB
      30 %
      1 stopover Abu Dhabi
      42h 10min, from 1 188 £GB
      25 %
      1 stopover Kuala Lumpur
      25h 25min, from 1 040 £GB
      15 %

      Important flight information

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      How long is the flight from London to Melbourne?
      The route from London to Melbourne is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 21 hours 10 minutes, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.
      Are there direct flights from London to Melbourne?
      No, there are currently no direct flights from London to Melbourne. However, you can reach Melbourne with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.
      Which airlines fly from London to Melbourne?
      Flights from London to Melbourne are available with one stop, operated by, among others, Emirates (via Dubai), Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi) and Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur). When comparing options, look beyond the price and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.
      Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Melbourne?
      For flights from London to Melbourne, offers from Air India, Cathay Pacific and China Southern are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.
      In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Melbourne?
      Flights from London to Melbourne are most frequently searched for travel in February, March and April. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.
      Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Melbourne?
      For flights from London to Melbourne, departures on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.
      How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Melbourne?
      For trips from London to Melbourne, stays of 20, 14 and 21 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

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