How long does it take to fly to Melbourne?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Europe you fly out of and what airport in Melbourne you fly into. For example, flying from Madrid to Melbourne Airport takes 21h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Copenhagen to Melbourne Airport takes 26h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Europe according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Europe to Melbourne?

China Eastern, Beijing Capital Airlines, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to Melbourne

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne?

Prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to Melbourne?

As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to Melbourne.

How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Melbourne?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Melbourne.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:20 - 09:40AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 19:15MEL Melbourne-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

41h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,167China Southern

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:40 - 21:30AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-MEL Melbourne

37h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

11:25 - 19:15MEL Melbourne-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

41h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,170China Southern

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

10:30 - 10:00LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

29h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,281China Eastern

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:30 - 14:05LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

40h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:00 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

52h 30m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,281China Eastern

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

09:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 06:25MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,289Qatar Airways

Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

09:25 - 17:50LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,289Qatar Airways

Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

21:40 - 10:35AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-MEL Melbourne

27h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

12:35 - 17:30MEL Melbourne-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

38h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

$1,293XiamenAir

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

21:00 - 15:10LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

31h 10m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

11:25 - 18:35MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,296Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

14:35 - 17:00FRA Frankfurt am Main-MEL Melbourne

40h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 06:00MEL Melbourne-FRA Frankfurt am Main

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,417Etihad Airways

Tue, 12 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

14:35 - 17:00FRA Frankfurt am Main-MEL Melbourne

40h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:20 - 18:15MEL Melbourne-FRA Frankfurt am Main

33h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,423Etihad Airways

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

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17:55 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,295China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov

17:55 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-LGW London Gatwick

43h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,300China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov

21:00 - 19:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

61h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,400China Southern

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

21:00 - 19:20LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

61h 20m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

10:20 - 19:20MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,402China Southern

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

12:35 - 09:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

19:45 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

$1,428Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

22:05 - 12:35LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

01:30 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

26h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,441Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

12:10 - 19:40FRA Frankfurt am Main-MEL Melbourne

23h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-FRA Frankfurt am Main

26h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,455Air India

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

13:15 - 19:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

45h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

01:30 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

43h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,491Air India

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

17:15 - 22:05FRA Frankfurt am Main-MEL Melbourne

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:45 - 20:05MEL Melbourne-FRA Frankfurt am Main

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,673Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

09:35 - 04:20FRA Frankfurt am Main-MEL Melbourne

34h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Perth

22:45 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-FRA Frankfurt am Main

40h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,817Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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20 Oct

AMS13:20Amsterdam Schiphol

35h 20m

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MEL09:40Melbourne

27 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

41h 50m

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AMS19:15Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,167

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27 Oct

AMS21:40Amsterdam Schiphol

37h 50m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

3 Nov

MEL11:25Melbourne

41h 50m

1 stop

AMS19:15Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,170

China Southern

20 Oct

AMS13:20Amsterdam Schiphol

35h 20m

1 stop

MEL09:40Melbourne

27 Oct

MEL11:25Melbourne

65h 10m

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AMS18:35Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,177

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17 Feb

WAW19:20Warsaw Frederic Chopin

26h 00m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

16 Mar

MEL15:30Melbourne

26h 35m

2 stops

WAW08:05Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$1,447

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17 Feb

WAW19:20Warsaw Frederic Chopin

26h 00m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

10 Mar

MEL15:30Melbourne

26h 35m

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WAW08:05Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$1,456

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2 Mar

WAW19:20Warsaw Frederic Chopin

26h 00m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

16 Mar

MEL15:30Melbourne

26h 35m

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WAW08:05Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$1,465

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AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - MEL Melbourne

AMSMEL

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Tue 20/10

13:20-09:40

1 stop35h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

11:25-19:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,167

AmsterdamMelbourne

AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - MEL Melbourne

AMSMEL

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 27/10

21:40-21:30

1 stop37h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

11:25-19:15

1 stop41h 50m

$1,170

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

10:30-10:00

1 stop36h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

12:00-06:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,281

LondonMelbourne

LGW London Gatwick - MEL Melbourne

LGWMEL

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

13:00-06:30

2 stops52h 30m

$1,281

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LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sun 6/12

09:25-17:50

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

17:10-06:25

1 stop24h 15m

$1,289

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Sat 5/12

09:25-17:50

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

17:10-06:35

1 stop24h 25m

$1,289

AmsterdamMelbourne

AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - MEL Melbourne

AMSMEL

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 20/10

21:40-10:35

1 stop27h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

12:35-17:30

1 stop38h 55m

$1,293

LondonMelbourne

LHR London Heathrow - MEL Melbourne

LHRMEL

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

21:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

11:25-18:35

1 stop42h 10m

$1,296

Frankfurt am MainMelbourne

FRA Frankfurt am Main - MEL Melbourne

FRAMEL

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/1

14:35-17:00

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

18:20-06:00

1 stop21h 40m

$1,417

Frankfurt am MainMelbourne

FRA Frankfurt am Main - MEL Melbourne

FRAMEL

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/2

14:35-17:00

1 stop40h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 22/2

18:20-18:15

1 stop33h 55m

$1,423

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Europe to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,774. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,865.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,977 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Europe for as low as $1,673 on momondo.

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Best price found	$604
Fastest flight time	19h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Melbourne	4 airports

The best one-way flight to Melbourne from Europe in the past 72 hours is $604. The best return flight deal from Europe to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,167.

The fastest flight from Europe to Melbourne takes 19h 05m

Direct flights go from Europe to Melbourne every day.

There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From Europe there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne?
Prices for flights from Europe to Melbourne were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Europe to Melbourne?
As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Europe to Melbourne.
How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Melbourne?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Melbourne.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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China Eastern	PriceFrom $757	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 240 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $831	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,176	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,226	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,309	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,733	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $2,022	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 419 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,126	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,099 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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