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$746 Find Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest return fare
$1,396
Typical prices: $1,300-$1,734
China Eastern
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LHR - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$746
Typical prices: $938-$1,965
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LGW - MEL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,396 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,579 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Melbourne (LON-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Melbourne

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 22 May
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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MEL
26h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
40h 40m
1 stop
$1,396China Eastern
Fri, 15 May - Mon, 25 May
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 09:00
LGW
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MEL
36h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 06:40
MEL
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LGW
28h 40m
1 stop
$1,396China Eastern
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Air China Logo
20:25 - 14:55
LHR
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MEL
33h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
19:40 - 20:25
MEL
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LHR
33h 45m
1 stop
$1,398Air China
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 15:50
STN
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MEL
37h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 16:40
MEL
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STN
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,401Turkish Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 12:40
LGW
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MEL
40h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 06:40
MEL
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LGW
42h 10m
1 stop
$1,401China Eastern
Sun, 5 Apr - Mon, 11 May
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 19:20
LHR
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MEL
39h 05m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:05
MEL
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LHR
30h 05m
2 stops
$1,402China Southern
Sun, 5 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 15:50
STN
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MEL
44h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 16:40
MEL
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STN
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,402Turkish Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Thu, 21 May
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 08:40
LHR
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 19:20
MEL
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LHR
31h 20m
1 stop
$1,403China Southern
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:35 - 06:15
STN
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
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12:00 - 09:55
MEL
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STN
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,411Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 17 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 15:50
STN
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MEL
44h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 22:10
MEL
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STN
43h 10m
2 stops
$1,413Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,330 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,426 and $2,374 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$746
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Is parking available for passengers at London airports?

    Convenient long- and short-stay parking is available for passengers at all five of London’s major airports. If you are travelling through London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you will find short-stay parking about a 2min walk from the terminals. Long-stay parking, meanwhile, is accessible by a free shuttle bus, which is available on demand. You will also find short-stay parking roughly just a 5min walk from the departure terminals at Gatwick Airport. Gatwick long-stay car parks are also connected to the terminal via a free shuttle bus service, which takes around 20min.

  • What facilities are available for passengers flying to Melbourne Airport with a disability?

    Passengers who require mobility assistance should inform their airline before they fly. The airline will arrange for a member of airport staff to assist you when you land. There are also designated pick-up areas at Melbourne Airport, where passengers with disabilities can wait for their transport.

  • Are currency exchange services available at Melbourne Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine will find currency exchange offices and ATMs available in the arrivals hall, next to the duty-free shopping area and also near Baggage Claim.

  • Are there direct flights between London and Melbourne Airport?

    Unfortunately, no. All flights between London airports and Melbourne will have at least one international transfer and sometimes a domestic transfer within Australia also. When booking, make sure there’s plenty of time between flights to make your transfer. Sometimes transfers will need you to change airports - not just terminals.

  • How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to the centre of Melbourne?

    A taxi ride takes around 35min and costs around A$ 65. This should include the taxi airport fee and any toll charges, so check this before you depart.

  • What public transport can I use to get from Melbourne airport into the city centre?

    There’s no train connection to Melbourne city centre from the airport, but it’s very well served by buses, taxis, car hire and even ride shares. If you wish to reach Melbourne without making any stops along the way, you can use the Sky Bus express shuttle bus, which leaves from outside the terminals and costs $19 AUD (about 11 GBP) for a one-way ticket. The Sky Bus can also take you to certain hotels and some areas around the city centre, but you need enquire of the locations at one of the service desks. Alternatively, public transport buses lines 478, 479, 482 and 491 all operate from outside Terminal 4. You need to get a Myki card in order to use public transport in Melbourne, available from one of the Myki machines at Terminals 2, 3 and 4.

  • How long is a taxi ride from Melbourne airport to the city centre?

    If you wish to take a taxi from Melbourne airport you will find the taxi ranks across from the terminals, and a trip to the city centre will be about 30 minutes in length. Melbourne taxis all offer metered rides and include an Airport Access Fee of $3.65 AUD (about 2 GBP) per trip. The taxi fare might also include Tollway charges depending on your destination. Rideshare services such as Uber are also available.

  • What airport hotels are available at Melbourne Airport?

    Park Royal Melbourne International Airport is located across the road from the terminals and offers day rooms. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is 400m from the terminals and offer day rooms between 10am and 6pm, and a free shuttle service all day. Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport is also 400m from the airport but has no shuttle bus service.

  • I am a traveller with a disability, how do I get assistance at the airport?

    Travellers with a disability who would like some assistance need to inform the airline they are travelling with at least 48 hours before their trip. Each airline has an established procedure and will help you from the moment you arrive to the airport. Melbourne airport has disabled parking spots in all parking lots, and disabled access within all terminals including restrooms.

  • Are there reliable assistance services for passengers with limited mobility at Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, you just need to alert your airline at least 48h in advance that you will need assistance when you land. The team at Melbourne can then ensure you have assistance such as transport, baggage reclaim help and assistance through security and customs. In addition, the airport operates a hidden disability scheme. They have a lanyard service to make it easy to let staff know you may need assistance, a sensory map of the airport to identify high and low congestion routes and social stories that can be accessed on their website to help you prepare for arrival.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport was $746 for a one-way ticket and $1,396 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    On your way to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,998 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,168 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Melbourne Airport

  • If you are flying from London Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) with Qatar Airways, you can make use of the passenger lounges in Gatwick’s North Terminal. Passengers flying via Gatwick can either pay to use Club Aspire Lounge, which costs around £ 25 (A$ 46) for entry, or No1 Lounge, which costs around £ 32 (A$ 59). You can also book to use one of the North Terminal Club Rooms, where passengers can enjoy a range of fine dining options for an approximately £ 38 (A$ 70) entry fee.
  • Baby changing facilities are available in the arrivals hall for passengers landing at Melbourne Airport. You can find these facilities located near the baggage claims area and across from border controls inside Terminal 2.
  • Luggage storage facilities are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. You will find these facilities inside Terminal 2, on the ground floor level, and inside the Terminal 4 car park, also on the ground floor.
  • There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne, but you can purchase many flights with only one stop over. Flying into Melbourne on an overseas flight you will most likely land into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Qatar, Emirates and Etihad are all airlines that fly regularly from overseas and all offer 30kg of luggage allowance.
  • When flying from London to Melbourne, choosing Tullamarine Melbourne Airport (MEL) over Avalon Melbourne (AVV) is advisable; for the latter you can only get flights with two or more stops and most international flights land at Tullamarine in Melbourne.
  • Most long-haul international flights from London depart from London Heathrow (LHR). The airport is a major transportation hub, and American Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas Airways offer one-stop flights from here. If you are situated further north in London but still want a one-stop flight, you can also fly with Emirates from Stansted Airport (STN).
  • You can easily access London Heathrow with public transport from the city centre. If you are in a hurry, opt for the Heathrow Express that can get you to the main terminals in about 20min, but costs approximately £ 22 (A$ 43) per person. Cheaper, but slower, option is the public underground Piccadilly line (blue) that costs about £ 6 (A$ 12) per ride and takes 45–60min.
  • At the Mr. Adventure Stay & Play areas at Heathrow Airport, your children can enjoy a fun time before boarding. Available after security in all terminals, children can find slides, soft play areas, and colouring books to keep them entertained.
  • Travellers who want to enjoy a gourmet meal on their flight from London to Melbourne but don’t want to invest in expensive plane meals can put together their own in-flight meal at Heathrow Airport. Various restaurants serve their delicacies on the go in a designated flight bag.
  • Enjoy a quiet atmosphere and a wellness experience at the Premium Plaza Lounge at Heathrow Airport. Available in the Departure Area of Terminal 2, 4, and 5, you can wait for your flight here in comfort.
  • Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR). If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$."
  • There are a number of lounges at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and a lot of them are dedicated airline lounges. Emirates, Qantas, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore and Air New Zealand airlines all have lounges located in Terminal 2, where you will also find an AMEX lounge. If you are travelling with a different airline, you can access one of the two ‘Pay As You Go’ lounges: the Marhaba lounge and Plaza Premium lounge.
  • If you are travelling with children, there are baby changing facilities available throughout all four terminals of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and you can access them free of charge for your convenience. You will also find a children’s play area in Terminal 2, which is the international terminal, across from gate 15B.
  • For those who need to freshen up after a long flight from London to Melbourne, there are showers available at Terminal 2 in two locations. The first is next to the Duty Free exit, and the second between Terminal 1 link and Nando’s, both on first floor. You also have the option to purchase shower kits including towels from WHSmith or Rolling Luggage, both in Terminal 2 departures.
  • For the convenience of passengers, there are 24 drinking water fountains throughout all four terminals of the Melbourne airport. There are also massage chairs in Terminal 3 which travellers can use at the rate of $2 AUD (about 1.15 GBP) for every 5 minutes. Mobile charging stations are also present throughout the airport to keep you well connected.Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR).
  • If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Melbourne

 
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3737 reviews
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Entertainment
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

10.0 ExcellentBrian, Feb 2026
DOH - ATL
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

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

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

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 airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

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.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

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!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Ok, where do I start, hmm! Good things first - the meals/food was tasty, the seats are comfortable and legroom in Economy was ample and foot rest with message roller is simply amazing, Wi-Fi Entertainment works well. Bad things - in-flight entertainment screens and remotes either had physical damage and or simply not working. This was the case for more than 1/2 the flight. Flight that was long haul - 12+hrs non-stop. If you want a cracker or a biscuit with your tea - forget it, they carry none. Feel like having a chilled beer - forget it as they will serve you room temperature always and every time. The crew seem young and inexperienced. Will I fly again, yes I would only because it gets me from Sydney to Delhi in 12.5 odd hours (fastest), otherwise I will never. It has been what a year or so since TATA took over but I have not seen any change, I really hope this changes.

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