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- Looking for cheap airfare to United Kingdom? 25% of our users found return tickets to United Kingdom for the following prices or less: From Adelaide $1,663, from Brisbane $1,757, from Melbourne $2,076
- Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom is October.
- Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United Kingdom flight deals.
- The majority of flights to the United Kingdom from Australia require travellers to have at least one stopover. A common place to stop is Dubai, but you will also find that airports in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi are frequently used for stopovers as well.
- For those that are hoping to spend some time in the northwest region of England, consider booking your flight to Manchester Airport (MAN). From there, you will be able to easily travel to many popular cities, including Liverpool, Leeds, and Nottingham, all of which are within a 1h 30min drive.
- To explore the beautiful scenery of western Scotland, opt to arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), a destination that is known for being the second largest airport in the country and the 8th largest in the United Kingdom, as well as a major hub for LoganAir.
- When travelling to Northern Ireland, one of the most convenient places to arrive at is Belfast International Airport (BFS). From there, you can easily drive to cities such as Comber, Holywood, and Bangor.
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) is one of the largest travel hubs in England’s West Midlands, making it an easy location to then travel to cities like Bickenhill, Coventry, and Leicester.
FAQs - booking United Kingdom flights
How long is the flight to United Kingdom?
The average direct flight from Australia to United Kingdom takes 28h 42m, covering a distance of 16268 km. The most popular route is Melbourne - London with an average flight time of 22h 40m.
What is the cheapest flight to United Kingdom?
The cheapest ticket to United Kingdom from Australia found in the last 72 hours was $1,005. The most popular route is Melbourne to London and the cheapest airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,005.
Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?
Qantas Airways fly the most frequently from Australia to United Kingdom.
What are the most popular destinations in United Kingdom?
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (80% of total searches to United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Manchester (4%) and Edinburgh (3%). Searches for flights to Glasgow (2%), Leeds (2%) and Southampton (2%) are also popular.
Do I need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom?
If you have an Australian passport, you do not need to apply for a visa in order to visit the United Kingdom. However, your passport must remain valid throughout the duration of your stay. You can stay in the country for up to six months.
What airports can I fly into if I would like to visit the southern region of England?
For those that will be travelling to southern England in order to visit London, there are several airports for you to choose from, including Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London Stansted Airport (STN). If you would like to go to the coast, you can choose from destinations like Bristol Airport (BRS), Southampton Airport (SOU), and Bournemouth Airport (BOH).
I would like to visit Stonehenge. Which airport should I fly into?
One common way to travel to Stonehenge is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) and then taking either a local bus or train to the monument. It is also possible to arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), where you can then drive to Stonehenge in approximately 1h. If you decide to arrive at Bournemouth Airport (BOH) instead, you can reach the monument by car in about 1h 15min.
Which airport should I arrive at if I would like to visit the Giant's Causeway?
When visiting the Giant’s Causeway, it is generally most convenient to fly into Belfast International Airport (BFS), where you can then drive to the cliffs in approximately 1h. If you are hoping to fly into a smaller airport, you can also choose from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY), both of which are also just a 1h drive from the Giant’s Causeway.
How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
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(Return)Pros: They are friendly and able to be approach when we have
Cons: The flight was new.
Pros: Same as outbound flight.
Cons: Same as outbound flight.
Pros: Service with a smile. Great manners.
Cons: Nothing. Great crew, food, flight.
Pros: The crew were attentive & accommodating.
Cons: Food was not that good at all.
Pros: Super crew. Boarding full plane very efficient. Airbus A320 inadequte to serve great meal to full plane. Gangway too narrow. Big struggle for cabin crew. Captain message hrd to hear. On time. Good landing. Entertainment bad flip down screens not good enough.
Cons: See above. Aircraft not ok for busy sector. Eg A330 required
Pros: Yes indeed. Polite and listening.
Cons: Snacks at the beginning, dessert, and inflight duty free.
Cons: I wish there's a better airport system and updated screening tools/machine in MIA so luggages doesn't have to be scanned and open 4 times before you get to the gate.
Pros: The plane was on time ,all good
Cons: A little more leg room... but all in all. Not to bad
Pros: On time arrival and departure Aircraft excellent
Cons: In flight Service was mediocre at best Baggage arrival very late despite priority tag
Pros: Yes, Crew was amazing and timing was perfect.
Cons: Excellent performance
Pros: The crew,the staff were very friendly and polite the food was definitely below par seat not very comfortable , entertainment good variety.
Cons: The food could be better ! My partner and brother in-law are filipino could not even eat let alone myself !! The seats are very close together even though there is lots of room under the seat in front witch was very much like myself being over 6 foot. I don’t know if the hardness of the seats are a safety thing but my ass was sore after the first half hour and after 8 hours wow not good!!!
Pros: None....RBA shld give everyone a free voucher. Flight is supposed to arrive at 23:30. We landed 02:15. And they let people starved serving the snacks an hour late as promised. Then passengers were moved from one gate to another. It was inhumane and no explanations at all about the delay.
Pros: The service, foods , sack ,
Pros: Crew!
Cons: Seat spaces are so small for long flights. London Helsinki on the back seat was a torture.
Pros: Too narrow seats
Cons: The cabin crews were not supportive enough - delayed service and sometimes even denied service like drinks
Pros: They passed by me when they served the meals because they thought I had it already which it was someone behind me who got his meal since he had a special meal request. So I ended up to talk to them that I haven’t had my meal yet. It was embarrassing moment for me. They seemed thinking that I lied to them.
Cons: They are well trained crews so I have no better ideas about improvements
Pros: It’s OK
Cons: Need improvements
Pros: I love flying on Vietnam Airlines Clean planes Crew always friendly and helpful
Pros: Everything but mostly the leg room. Not sure if it's due to the airline type (Dream-liner) or just the seating arrangement but makes for a very comfortable long haul flight. Excellent wide screen entertainment system, not like the majority of aircraft with undersized and poor screen quality.
Cons: Nothing.
Cons: 1- To present more than 2 choices of meals, either the main meals or snacks, like Kuwait
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