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$628 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Melbourne

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Cheapest return fare
$1,613
Overall average: $1,810
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/3Sun 15/3
MAN - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$634
Typical prices: $987-$1,297
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3
MAN - MEL • 2 stops
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $1,613 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Melbourne (MAN-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne

Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
19:55 - 17:00
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34h 05m
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18:20 - 06:10
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22h 50m
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$1,613Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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19:55 - 17:00
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MEL
34h 05m
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18:20 - 17:55
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MAN
34h 35m
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$1,614Etihad Airways
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 25 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 22:15
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MEL
26h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:15 - 07:55
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MAN
55h 40m
2 stops
$1,620Cathay Pacific
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
08:25 - 17:00
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 06:10
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MAN
22h 50m
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$1,623Etihad Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 05:55
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MEL
33h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 - 07:55
MEL
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MAN
54h 40m
2 stops
$1,624Cathay Pacific
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 22:15
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MEL
26h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 07:55
MEL
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MAN
26h 30m
1 stop
$1,630Cathay Pacific
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:25 - 17:00
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
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21:40 - 21:40
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MAN
59h 00m
2 stops
$1,631Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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10:50 - 17:55
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MEL
46h 05m
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19:35 - 22:45
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MAN
36h 10m
2 stops
$1,636Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 10 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 08:00
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MEL
35h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:25 - 07:55
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MAN
26h 30m
1 stop
$1,637Cathay Pacific
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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16:20 - 19:00
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MEL
39h 40m
2 stops
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20:30 - 17:35
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32h 05m
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$1,639Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Melbourne flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,770 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,812 and $2,749 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$634
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Manchester to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne flights

  • How do I travel from Melbourne Airport into the city?

    To use the public transport systems in Melbourne, you will need to purchase a myki card. Myki machines can be found throughout the terminal, including the Terminal 2 and 3 arrivals areas, and the Terminal 4 baggage claim. You can find Public Transport Victoria (PTV) buses outside Terminal 4 with a range of services to take you throughout Melbourne, or the SkyBus city express runs services every 10min to Melbourne CBD.

  • Are there any hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    For those looking to stay close to Melbourne Airport, there are a number of hotel options on the airport campus. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is connected to the domestic and international terminals via the sky bridge walkways. The Holiday Inn and Ibis Budget are within a short walk of the terminal, close to conveniences. A little further away are the Mantra Tullamarine or the Quest Melbourne Airport, but both offer complimentary airport shuttles to your terminal.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at Manchester Airport?

    If you’re looking for somewhere to relax before your flight from Manchester to Melbourne, you can find the Escape Lounges in all terminals at Manchester Airport. These passenger lounges can be entered for £21 per person and offer a comfortable place to sit with a view of the airfield, fresh buffet food, unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks, and quiet areas with charging points for your mobile devices.

  • What shopping opportunities are there at Manchester Airport?

    Manchester Airport offers a Shop Now, Collect On Return Service that allows you to buy your duty free shopping before you fly and leave it at the airport to be collected on your return. This service is available at various stores throughout the airport, including The Body Shop, Timberland, Victoria’s Secret and World Duty Free. You can even start shopping at World Duty Free early by reserving your items online and paying for them when you arrive in store.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Melbourne Airport was $634 for a one-way ticket and $1,613 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Melbourne?

    Manchester and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Manchester from Manchester and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Melbourne?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Melbourne, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Melbourne are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,355 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,510 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Melbourne?

    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 Manchester to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne?

    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 with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

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

    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 from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melbourne Airport

  • The Melbourne Airport (MEL) is located about 30min north of Melbourne’s city centre, and is the largest airport in Victoria, Australia. From here you can explore the Yarra Ranges or nearby Ballarat, both a 1h 30min drive away from the airport.
  • The train station at Manchester Airport (MAN) is at the heart of the airport grounds and gives you easy access to all three terminals. To get to the airport, you can catch a public train from Manchester Piccadilly Station every 10min. The journey takes approximately 20min.
  • If you have some business to finish up after your flight from Manchester to Melbourne, you can find printing and faxing services at the Baggage Storage: Smartecarte in the Terminal 2 arrivals area of the Melbourne Airport. This service is open from 05:00 – 12:30 daily.
  • To help you determine which terminal you will be flying from at the Manchester Airport, you can visit the airport website before you arrive at the airport and search by your airline. For example, Emirates flies from Terminal 1 and Cathay Pacific from Terminal 2.
  • If you are looking for something to eat after your flight from Manchester to Melbourne, you can find a number of eateries in the terminal public areas. For example, you will find McDonalds in Terminal 3 before security or a Muffin Break in Terminal 2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Melbourne? 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3490 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

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

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

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

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.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

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

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

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

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

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

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.

We exited from a plane from LAX TO MUC containing 853 passengers. Passport control was packed and very slow as they fingerprinted and photgraphed everyone. After finally getting though we ran to the gate listed on our boarding pass. We made it just as boarding was suppost to begin. No one was there. We started running again and found a Lufthansa gate open and spoke with them. We were told the gate had changed and they called the correct gate that we were coming. We started running again, but needed to wait for the train to get to the correct terminal. Running again we made it to the gate. The plane was still there but they said it was too late. So we went to the Lufthansa help desk, they told us it was our fault for missing our flight and that if we didn't buy a new ticket from them for €256 each our return trip to the states would be cancelled. Needless to say this was very disapointing to find out on the day before Christmas that we had to pay an extra €512 to complete our trip we had already paid $3344 for. We were left with no choice. No Christmas spirit there. Unhappy custumers.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Safety which is #1 was great. Food choices was not always great and often ran out of choice meat before getting to back of economy. Had one staff member who was just rude otherwise everyone was quite pleasant especially with the job they have to do!

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

If I book through Lufthansa, I expect to fly on Lufthansa, not discover. Food was bad, plane was delayed. Will not be flying Lufthansa again.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

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