Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Your LHR to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and MEL include:
Perth Airport
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is 376 €. A round-trip fare right now is 638 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to MEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to MEL.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without seeing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.