London to Melbourne Flights

All flights from London to Melbourne originate from either Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport. Most involve one or two stops with intermediate hops to locations like Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Singapore. Flexibility regarding stops and airports enables ebookers to find substantial savings for travellers.

Carriers with London to Melbourne flights

• Singapore Airlines
• Etihad Airways
• Qantas
• United Airlines
• Emirates
• British Airways
• Malaysia Airlines
• Thai Airways
• Cathay Pacific

Estimated travel times for flights from London to Melbourne

Melbourne is about 10,500 miles southeast of London. Travel times range from 23 to 34 hours by air.

Transportation

Comprehensive travel services like ebookers provide an array of transportation options. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers five on-site hire car companies. Taxi service is available at the ground floor level outside each terminal. For express bus service to downtown Melbourne, SkyBus runs shuttles around the clock, 365 days a year, departing at 10-minute intervals. At least three public bus routes make stops at the airport as well.

Distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to downtown Melbourne: 22 km (13.7 miles)

Approximate driving time from airport to downtown: 30 minutes

Principal route from airport to downtown: CityLink Expressway

Things to do after the flight from London to Melbourne

To some, the city of Melbourne can be overwhelming. To the passionate traveller, however, it is the perfect storm. Juxtaposing striking modern edifices with venerable old buildings, Melbourne is a study in contrasts. Once a UK penal colony, Australia-Melbourne, in particular-is a stunning mosaic of ethnicities from southern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Because of its diversity, the city hosts an array of restaurants and out-of-the-way eateries that offer almost every conceivable cuisine. Londoners who are passionate about horseracing can take in the world-renowned Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. Professional car racing, tennis, and Australian football are also popular attractions in Melbourne. For the artistically inclined, major plays, exhibitions, and concerts are nightly events in Melbourne. Meanwhile, fans of alternative music and performance art can find a plethora of underground clubs and coffeehouses throughout the city.

Hotels

Ebookers accommodations are plentiful, catering to a wide range of budgets and preferences. You'll find hotels to suit any purpose from holiday to sales meeting.

Tourist attractions

• Royal Botanical Gardens
• Mansion at Werribee Park
• Victoria's Open Range Zoo
• Geelong Waterfront
• Mornington Peninsula Wineries
• Organ Pipes National Park
• Puffing Billy Steam Railway

Getting around Melbourne

After a long flight from London to Melbourne, the City Circle Tram and a network of streetcars offer a low-cost and convenient way to get around the city. If traveling by car, the state of Victoria-of which Melbourne is the capital-boasts some visually stunning rainforests, coastlines, lakes, and rivers. Let ebookers help you plan side trips that will allow you to explore the majestic countryside.