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Typical prices: $1,474-$2,239
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$626
Typical prices: $712-$1,223
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MEL - LGW • 1 stop
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Recent return flight deals to Gatwick

Mon, 8 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
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10:10 - 17:20BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
41h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou
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10:30 - 09:00LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,375Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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17:00 - 10:00LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,376China Eastern
Thu, 4 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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10:30 - 05:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
30h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
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10:30 - 07:20LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 14:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
37h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 10:00LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,376China Eastern
Sat, 1 May - Mon, 31 May
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21:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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11:40 - 08:40LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
36h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,381China Southern
Sat, 1 May - Mon, 31 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 06:30MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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11:40 - 08:40LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
36h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,382China Southern
Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
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15:10 - 05:55BNE  Brisbane-LGW London Gatwick
24h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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08:40 - 17:30LGW  London Gatwick-BNE Brisbane
22h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,457Qatar Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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23:40 - 05:55MEL  Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick
41h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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08:35 - 17:50LGW  London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne
22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,476Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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21:35 - 16:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
29h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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17:25 - 19:25LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 00m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
$1,506Turkish Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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21:35 - 16:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LGW London Gatwick
29h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul
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10:05 - 19:25LGW  London Gatwick-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
46h 20m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi
$1,524Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to London Gatwick Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to London Gatwick Airport?

Brisbane to London Gatwick Airport is the cheapest route at $1,375 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to London Gatwick Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,376.

How much is a flight to London Gatwick Airport?

On average, a return flight from Australia to London Gatwick Airport costs $1,817, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Melbourne average $1,807, while Sydney runs a bit higher at $1,906.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to London Gatwick Airport at $1,757 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,976.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to London Gatwick Airport with an average price of $1,420 return.
•December ($2,410) and September ($1,962) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Gatwick Airport?

Morning flights to London Gatwick Airport are the cheapest at $1,718 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,976.

When are flights to London Gatwick Airport the cheapest?

Flights to London Gatwick Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 12% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to London Gatwick Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$626
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 66% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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Your questions about flights to London Gatwick Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to London Gatwick Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to London Gatwick Airport is around $1,474 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long is a direct flight to London Gatwick Airport?

    Direct flights to London Gatwick Airport are available from Perth, with a flight time of about 17h 50m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to London Gatwick Airport are from Melbourne, starting at $1,381 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to London Gatwick Airport?

    Last-minute fares to London Gatwick Airport (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 4% higher than the average return fare of $1,817.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at London Gatwick Airport?

    China Eastern operates the most flights from Australia to London Gatwick Airport at 0 per week, and for this route China Eastern is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to London Gatwick Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve London and the surrounding area?

    Flights to London can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of London include London City (LCY). This airport is not in London itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at London Gatwick Airport?

    You’ll actually have a range of accommodation options to choose from at London Gatwick Airport. Bloc Hotel Gatwick Airport offers modern rooms with runway views and is ideal for passengers who want to be close to South Terminal. You’ll also find Yotel Air and Hilton London Gatwick close to South Terminal. At North Terminal, there’s Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal), Hampton by Hilton and Sofitel London Gatwick. All hotels offer free transfers to the airport’s terminals.

  • Does London Gatwick Airport offer facilities for families with children?

    Gatwick Airport offers an extensive range of services and facilities catering to families with kids. You’ll find specially equipped rooms for changing and feeding, along with kids’ zones in both North and South Terminal. Free prams are available to use while in the airport, and if you’re changing terminals for an ongoing flight, you can take advantage of the family lane when you go through security screening.

  • Where can I purchase some currency at the London Airport?

    If you need to pick up British pounds after your flight to London, you can find companies Moneycorp and Fourex in the London Southend Airport (SEN). Fourex is a self-service kiosk open 24h with minimal currency exchange fees. For those flying into Heathrow or Gatwick, there are Travelex counters throughout the airports. You can even reserve cash for purchase before you arrive.

  • How many airports does London have?

    London has six airports that you can fly into. The closest to the city is London City Airport (LCY), about 30min away; while Luton Airport (LTN) and Stansted Airport (STN) are further north, about 1h 15min. London Southend Airport (SEN) is out east in Southend-on-sea, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to the south, and Heathrow Airport (LHR) is out west (all about 1h away). The largest airports are Heathrow and Gatwick, and London City Airport generally caters to business fliers.

  • How do I get to London from the London Airport?

    Those flying into Heathrow Airport can catch the London Underground Piccadilly Line from the Airport Station to central stations such as Piccadilly Circus. You can find two train stations at the airport – one outside Terminals 2 and 3, and one outside Terminals 4 and 5. If you’re flying into Gatwick, the Gatwick Express train will take you to Victoria Station in Westminster.

  • Is there anything to eat at the London Airport?

    If you need a bite after your long flight to London, you can find Costa coffee or Caffe Nero chains at the arrivals area of every terminal in the London Heathrow Airport. The Market Gardner in Terminal 3 is a good option if you’re looking for a full meal. Costa can also be found in the arrivals areas of Gatwick Airport or you can find British style pubs such as The Nicholas Culpepper in the check-in area.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to London?

    Those holding an Australian Passport will not need a visa to enter the UK provided they are travelling as a tourist. You can then stay in the UK for up to 6 months. Young Australians who are looking to stay longer or who wish to work in the UK can apply for a Youth Mobility Visa if you are between the ages 18 – 30. This visa will allow you to stay and work in the country for up to 2 years.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to London Gatwick Airport, book around 23 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 12% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to London Gatwick Airport, a good return fare is around $1,474. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to London Gatwick Airport in May. Return fares historically average $1,420, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $259 on a return flight. Morning flights to London Gatwick Airport average $1,718 compared to $1,976 for afternoon flights.
  • Once you arrive in London Gatwick Airport, a few great places to start are Hyde Park and Bloomsbury Square. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has two terminals, known as North Terminal and South Terminal. On the land-side (prior to check-in and security), the terminals are connected by a walkway with travelators. On the air-side, however, they are not connected.
  • Gatwick Airport offers a multi-faith chapel and prayer rooms in both North and South Terminal. At North Terminal, these can be found on the land-side, on Floor 3. In South Terminal, the chapel and prayer rooms are also on the land-side, near the entrance to Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport.
  • If you need to change terminals at Gatwick Airport, you can use the inter-terminal shuttle service, which operates 24-hours a day, departing every few minutes or so. The journey only takes a few minutes, and you can find the shuttle station by following signs to the terminal you need.
  • If you need to store your luggage at the London City Airport (LCY), there is a storage facility available for about £ 10 (A$ 20) per item per day. To use, log the items with the Information Desk then take the receipt and bags to the Left Luggage room in Security Zone A.
  • Passenger Service Assistants are available throughout London Luton Airport (LTN) to help with emergencies, answer any questions, or offer directions. They’re easy to spot in their bright yellow uniforms.
  • If you require additional assistance at the London Stansted Airport (STN), you can contact the airport to request Omniserv assistance. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from your flight by a minibus and taken to the Assistance lobby and through a priority immigration line.
  • To help you speed through the airport, you can reserve access to the Premium Passport Control line at Gatwick Airport (LGW), available to all passport holders. Prices start at around £ 10 (A$ 20) per person.
  • Travelling between terminals at Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be a pleasant walk, especially when you’re taking advantage of the underpass travelators. Alternatively, there are free shuttle trains between Terminals 2 and 4. However, you will need an inter-terminal transfer ticket to use it.
  • Flying to London Heathrow is a good way to reach some of the other cities in the UK, since it offers many domestic flights to cities such as Birmingham and Bristol, and there's an easy train access to London King's Cross St. Pancras, the biggest train station in the capital. From there, you can get a train to Brighton, for instance, to enjoy a bit of the English seaside. If you want to visit Oxford and Cambridge, however, the better alternative is flying into Luton Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Gatwick

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Gatwick? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1635 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

The booking experience was bad. Our six character booking ID number disappeared the day before the flight, We could not find out what happened or what was the status of our flight, scheduled for the next day. We finally found the right number to contact Singapore Airlines on the matter (not easy). The Singapore agent worked through the issue in a little over thirty minutes on the phone, the day before the flight. That was great. I'm very happy with Singapore Airlines and their performance. Contact with a competent person on the matter was near impossible. It seems no one in business these days wants to deal with customers once they've pocketed the money. There were resellers, including Kayak, involved in the chain. When we finally got through to Underpricer, we did get a return call that could have proved helpful. But by that time the matter had been resolved by the Singapore agent. Majestic Vacations, the reseller who received the payment was less than worthless. That's just a fast buck operation. Ugh.

On the way there the food was not a good Standerd and fly Dubai is very cramped and again the food was not a good Standerd but on the way back food was excellent and staff were very helpful specially a lady which I took time to take her name Maria and another staff which was South African very very polite and helpful i am very sorry that I got her name

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

It was good. Just a very long stay over in China to get the second leg to London

We were taking the flight MU 8649 from Shanghai to Osaka and the original boarding gate was 20 and we didn’t receive any notification or broadcast about gate changes, and by the time we missed the original boarding time we check thr electric board and realized the gate was changed to 208 Also the flight was delayed by almost an hour and the crew member didn’t provide any explanation, after we finally boarded the aircraft was very hot, the crew member told me the air conditioning was not working and tried to calm passages down by offering iced water, all of us sat in the aircraft for another 40 mins before it finally took off

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought an upgrade to Business Class at the airport but did not realise that it was not the regular Business Class. The 787 Dreamliner was very dated with the seats not as comfortable as other airlines and some things were almost coming off. We were then told that because it was an upgrade at the airport, we get to sit in the BC cabin but will be served economy class food. So when everyone else got served in china ware, we were given the tray you got in economy class. The wifi does not work. It only connects to watch movies (which is the same as what you find in the ICE) but the internet does not work. The cabin crew while were friendly, were not responsive. Overall, I will never fly China Southern again.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

I was flying business so you expect a level of comfort/support…but the staff on these flights were outstanding in their attention to detail and nothing was too difficult for them.

It was excellent except for at the very end. I woke up about 1.5 hrs before touchdown and wanted to order food in the Business class. I was told they had shut down food service. It would have been good to get a heads up before they closed the service. Anna the air hostess was wonderful. She did get me 2 bowls of fruit and I was very appreciative of her. Wonderful human and a hostess.

Overall the crew were friendlier than similar premium airlines like Cathay or Singapore. Seat was good. Food was excellent.. the starlink wifi was a real plus. The entertainment was just ok.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Privacy and comfort of the QSuites is wonderful. The boarding process in Doha is cumbersome and confusing. As transfer passengers, traveling in Business Class, we went through security twice, including one at the gate requiring all electronic devices removed from bags and watches off, which are a great way to lose belongings as a few hundred people rush through to board the plane.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

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