What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to United Kingdom?

Air China, Etihad Airways, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to United Kingdom

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to United Kingdom. Keep in mind that there are 28 different airlines that fly to United Kingdom on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?

As of March 2026, there are 28 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?

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 Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

The necessary travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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13:25 - 22:10

MEL

STN

41h 45m

2 stops

17:45 - 06:15

STN

MEL

27h 30m

2 stops

$1,324Multiple Airlines

Wed, 20 May - Wed, 3 Jun

12:00 - 22:10

MEL

STN

43h 10m

2 stops

17:45 - 06:15

STN

MEL

27h 30m

2 stops

$1,328Multiple Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Sat, 30 May

21:20 - 19:50

MEL

LHR

31h 30m

1 stop

22:05 - 12:00

LHR

MEL

28h 55m

1 stop

$1,331Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 24 May

21:20 - 19:50

MEL

LHR

31h 30m

1 stop

22:05 - 12:00

LHR

MEL

28h 55m

1 stop

$1,335Shenzhen Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 24 May

07:00 - 07:25

MEL

LGW

33h 25m

1 stop

10:25 - 04:00

LGW

MEL

32h 35m

1 stop

$1,370AirAsia X

Sun, 19 Jul - Sun, 23 Aug

07:00 - 07:25

MEL

LGW

33h 25m

1 stop

10:25 - 04:00

LGW

MEL

32h 35m

1 stop

$1,375AirAsia X

Sun, 19 Jul - Sun, 23 Aug

17:10 - 19:25

MEL

MAN

35h 15m

1 stop

14:30 - 15:50

MAN

MEL

40h 20m

1 stop

$1,460Etihad Airways

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

17:10 - 19:25

MEL

MAN

35h 15m

1 stop

20:45 - 15:50

MAN

MEL

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,468Etihad Airways

Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 4 May

23:30 - 09:05

MEL

BHX

42h 35m

2 stops

17:35 - 11:15

BHX

MEL

32h 40m

2 stops

$1,578Turkish Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

23:30 - 09:40

MEL

EDI

43h 10m

2 stops

10:40 - 11:15

EDI

MEL

39h 35m

2 stops

$1,591Turkish Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom flight tickets

Etihad Airways

3 Apr

MEL18:10Melbourne

23h 15m

1 stop

LHR07:25London Heathrow

6 Apr

LHR21:10London Heathrow

33h 40m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,428

Etihad Airways

1 Apr

MEL18:10Melbourne

35h 10m

1 stop

LHR19:20London Heathrow

14 Apr

LHR09:15London Heathrow

21h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,431

Etihad Airways

6 Apr

MEL17:10Melbourne

35h 10m

1 stop

LHR19:20London Heathrow

13 Apr

LHR09:15London Heathrow

21h 35m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$1,432

Air China flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom

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Air China

20 May

MEL19:40Melbourne

33h 35m

2 stops

LHR20:15London Heathrow

3 June

LHR22:40London Heathrow

31h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,385

Air China

3 June

MEL19:40Melbourne

43h 55m

1 stop

LGW06:35London Gatwick

15 June

LGW12:35London Gatwick

41h 20m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,394

Air China

17 May

MEL19:40Melbourne

57h 35m

2 stops

LHR20:15London Heathrow

12 June

LHR22:40London Heathrow

31h 15m

1 stop

MEL14:55Melbourne

$1,405

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Wed 20/5

13:25-22:10

2 stops41h 45m

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2 stops27h 30m

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Sun 17/5

12:00-22:10

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2 stops27h 30m

$1,328

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Melbourne

Fri 8/5

21:20-19:50

1 stop31h 30m

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22:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

$1,331

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Melbourne

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21:20-19:50

1 stop31h 30m

London Heathrow

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22:05-12:00

1 stop28h 55m

$1,335

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Melbourne

Sun 19/7

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

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10:25-04:00

1 stop32h 35m

$1,370

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MELLGW

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

07:00-07:25

1 stop33h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

10:25-04:00

1 stop32h 35m

$1,375

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MELMAN

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

17:10-19:25

1 stop35h 15m

Manchester

Sat 25/4

14:30-15:50

1 stop40h 20m

$1,460

MelbourneManchester

MEL - MAN

MELMAN

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

17:10-19:25

1 stop35h 15m

Manchester

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20:45-15:50

1 stop34h 05m

$1,468

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MELBHX

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

23:30-09:05

2 stops42h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 13/5

17:35-11:15

2 stops32h 40m

$1,578

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

23:30-09:40

2 stops43h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-11:15

2 stops39h 35m

$1,591

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to United Kingdom from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,455. If you don’t want to visit United Kingdom in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,477.

How far in advance should I book a flight to United Kingdom?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to United Kingdom for around $1,803 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to United Kingdom from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,614 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 30m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom takes 22h 30m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?
As of March 2026, there are 28 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?
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 Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?
The necessary travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and United Kingdom, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 100.00% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to United Kingdom

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $689	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 449 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $958	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 63 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $960	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,748 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $981	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $1,087	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,140	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,275 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,258	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 144 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,271	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 817 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,276	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $1,296	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights

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