Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is 11 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your MEL to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and LHR include:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, P21,130 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P48,499. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to LHR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to LHR.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LHR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.