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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to London takes 00m, covering 27,155 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to London range from $1,521 to $2,214, with an average of $1,823 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,521 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,823 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,587 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with $2,488 for direct.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $640, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Melbourne Airport to London usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Melbourne Airport to London. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,777 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,975, a difference of $198.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 14m, compared to 23h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 30m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

London is 10 hours behind Melbourne Airport (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A convenient way to make this journey is by using the Heathrow Express train. The Heathrow Express takes you to Paddington Station in roughly just 15min and runs every 15min or so. A single ticket costs around £25 (A$ 46). The London Underground is a slower but cheaper option, with an Underground station at Heathrow for the Piccadilly line, which conveniently connects to other tube lines. You can pick up an Oyster card at the airport for about £5 (A$ 9.20), plus £3.30 (A$ 6) for the journey to Piccadilly Circus. You can also tap with a contactless card or your smartphone or device instead of using an Oyster card.

There are multiple car hire options at all of London’s airports. Once you have decided which airport you are flying to, KAYAK can also help you find the best deals for cheap car hire in London. Once you’ve searched your preferred dates above and hit search, click the ‘Cars’ option in the menu.

London Heathrow Airport’s terminal 3 boasts the Regus Business Lounge, which has a drop-in workspace with full office amenities where you can attend to personal business or conduct small meetings, if necessary. Regus also maintains meeting rooms in terminals 2 and 5, or if you prefer, the Plaza Premium Lounge also offers meeting rooms.

If you’re picking up or dropping off passengers, there is short stay parking at each of the five terminals at London Heathrow Airport, while the long stay parking area will suit those travelling for longer periods. There are also business parking, valet parking and meet & greet parking premium options if you prefer.

No, there are no onsite hotels at London City Airport, however Travelodge London City Airport Hotel is just 0.3 kilometres away, while Hampton by Hilton London Docklands is about 0.7 kilometres away and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel is about 1.5 kilometres from the airport. Unfortunately, none of them offer complimentary shuttle service.

Unfortunately, London City Airport lacks the range and quantity of retail options offered at some of the larger London airports, however, you can still purchase any necessart last-minute essentials from Boots (after security) or WHSmith (before security). Dixon’s Travel, Aelia Duty Free and Aspinal of London are other stores located at the airport.