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$731 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheapest return fare
$1,544
Typical prices: $1,658-$2,208
Hainan Airlines
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MEL - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,193
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/11Mon 23/11
MEL - LHR • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg $2,020 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Heathrow (MEL-LHR)

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

Tue, 21 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:30
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LHR
32h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:05
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MEL
31h 05m
2 stops
$1,544Hainan Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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19:45 - 19:30
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
2 stops
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22:10 - 08:40
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,547Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:20 - 20:00
MEL
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LHR
31h 40m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 12:00
LHR
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,552Shenzhen Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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21:30 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
30h 10m
1 stop
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12:35 - 09:35
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MEL
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,553Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:30
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:05
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MEL
31h 05m
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$1,555Hainan Airlines
Wed, 15 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
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19:40 - 20:25
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LHR
33h 45m
1 stop
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20:25 - 14:25
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MEL
33h 00m
1 stop
$1,556Air China
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:20 - 19:50
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LHR
31h 30m
1 stop
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
22:05 - 12:00
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,557Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 24 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 18:40
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LHR
40h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
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MEL
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,559China Eastern
Tue, 11 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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21:30 - 18:40
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30h 10m
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22:00 - 14:05
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MEL
31h 05m
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$1,560Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Mon, 30 Nov
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12:00 - 12:45
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33h 45m
2 stops
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22:00 - 09:45
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MEL
24h 45m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Heathrow flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,582 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,364 and $2,152 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$731
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Heathrow 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 Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Are there long-term parking facilities at Melbourne Tullamarine?

    Yes, there are; for the best prices, book online prior to arrival at the airport. You can book the Value Car Park, which offers a budget option for long-term, open-air parking and includes a free shuttle between the car park and the airport (which runs from 04:00-01:00 daily). Other options are Terminal Parking, which is undercover and has direct access to T1, 2 & 3, or Premium Parking, which is the closest parking to the terminals.

  • Is there arrival assistance at London Heathrow?

    London Heathrow is a big and busy airport; to assist anxious passengers, the airport has put together arrival guides for every terminal, so you can know what to expect, where to go and how things will proceed. The airport also has staff who wear a Helping Hand badge; they can help you and provide tips for each area of the airport.

  • Which airlines fly from Avalon Airport (AVV)?

    Only three airlines fly from Melbourne's Avalon Airport: AirAsia, Jetstar and Citilink. Check-in for both domestic and international flights takes place in the same area. For international flights, after check-in, you exit the building and make your way across the open-air forecourt to the international terminal.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Melbourne into London Heathrow (LHR)?

    No. Conveniently, Australian passport holders will not need to apply for a visa when flying into Heathrow Airport from Melbourne. Tourists and visitors may enjoy up to a six-month stay without applying for a visa; however, working visitors will need to arrange the appropriate documentation before entering the UK.

  • What’s the fastest way to get to central London from Heathrow?

    When you arrive at Heathrow Airport after your flight from Melbourne, you can reach the city centre by hopping onto The Heathrow Express from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 in the airport. It offers fast trains every 15min direct to Paddington Station and costs about £ 22–25 (A$ 42–48) each way. London Heathrow is also connected with the London Underground, you can conveniently hop on the Piccadilly Underground line that stops at Terminals 2–5. Tickets for the underground cost approximately £ 6 (A$ 11–12) per person and it takes 45–60min to reach the centre.If you would prefer a car transfer, conventional cabs can also be found right outside the Arrivals terminals.

  • Is there a flight from Melbourne to Heathrow that offers Wi-Fi?

    All international overnight flights with major airlines offer Wi-Fi during your trip from Melbourne to Heathrow. You will not have access to Wi-Fi on your domestic connecting flight from Sydney to Melbourne, should you opt for that route, but once you are on the major leg of the trip you can access Wi-Fi from airlines such as Qantas, Virgin, ANE, Singapore Airlines and Qatar – ensuring you stay in touch.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport was $731 for a one-way ticket and $1,544 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Melbourne?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,102 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 $2,117 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • If you’re travelling with children and have some time before your flight out of Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), there is a play area in International Terminal 2, opposite Gate 15B.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine has a Hidden Disability Program. If you are a traveller with a disability that is not immediately apparent, you can contact the airport ahead of time and receive a lanyard to wear, a sensory map and social stories to make procedures easy to follow.
  • To get some cash on arrival at London Heathrow (LHR), there are numerous ATMs and currency exchanges available in Arrivals, on Level 0 and 1 of Terminal 5.
  • If you have an early flight out of Melbourne and need to stay near the airport the night before, there are various airport hotels. For budget travellers, there is ibis budget Melbourne Airport and Ciloms Airport Lodge. For mid-range, Quest Melbourne Airport is within a 10min drive of the airport.
  • Flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are available from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport Melbourne (AVV), but for connections with less than two stopovers, you should book your flight with Tullamarine Airport as the origin.
  • Qantas Airways is the only airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to London Heathrow. If you are willing to pay a little more, you can enjoy this direct connection to save time and energy.
  • Regardless of whether you come from the Geelong area or Melbourne centre, with the SkyBus Express City buses you can conveniently travel to Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airport without the hassle of parking. Tickets for the bus cost approximately A$ 20–25 per person.
  • Lay down your head after the long flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow, book in at one of the many airport hotels in London. In Terminal 3, you find the Aerotel in the Arrivals Area, and for a little more luxury you can stay at the Hilton at Terminal 4 or the Sofitel at Terminal 5.
  • The Plaza Premium Lounge inside the International Terminal of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport allows departing passengers of all flight classes to enter. Here you can enjoy a fine-dining restaurant, bar, work areas, and also family-friendly activities.
  • With the T2 Luxury experience at Melbourne Tullamarine, you can spend the time before your flight by shopping tax free at brands like Armani, Furla, and Hugo Boss. And the best thing is you can leave your purchases at the airport and pick them up upon returning.
  • Some flights to London involve a connecting flight from Melbourne to Sydney. Check in online and ensure you are at the airport one hour before take off when flying domestically.
  • Heathrow Airport is the largest of the six London-servicing airports, with the largest selection of amenities and services. Your public transportation choices are more diverse from Heathrow. Budget travellers can take the underground and stop at Piccadilly Circus, King’s Cross St. Pancras or Green Park.
  • Shopping at Heathrow has convenient, stress-free options. You can ‘reserve and collect’ online, book a personal shopper or receive home delivery of shopping. If you prefer go to the shop, in the Terminal 5 you will find the majority of the popular shops.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to London. 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
8.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

8.0 ExcellentMatt, June 2026
BNE - SIN
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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.

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

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.

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

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 ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Old plane nothing worked no charging facilities for phones etc

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.

From home to the airport, you must mention the terminal ready.

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.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

Never got the chance to get on the plane as my inbound flight was delayed and the staff of qatar airways denied any help or support

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Nothing was good everthing was hopeless especially your staff at indira gandhi international airport india.Everthing has deteoriated

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