Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London Luton Airport (LTN): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 11 hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MEL to LTN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London Luton Airport (LTN)
At the moment, $573 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,392. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MEL to LTN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to LTN.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Luton Airport (LTN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LTN instead:
Explore without limits with a London Luton Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from London Luton Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Luton Airport (LTN) to central London
London Luton Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to London Luton Airport (LTN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Luton Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to LTN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.