Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne 11 hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to MEL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and MEL include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
$643 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start at $959. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to MEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.