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Convenient long- and short-stay parking is available for passengers at all five of London’s major airports. If you are travelling through London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you will find short-stay parking about a 2min walk from the terminals. Long-stay parking, meanwhile, is accessible by a free shuttle bus, which is available on demand. You will also find short-stay parking roughly just a 5min walk from the departure terminals at Gatwick Airport. Gatwick long-stay car parks are also connected to the terminal via a free shuttle bus service, which takes around 20min.

Passengers who require mobility assistance should inform their airline before they fly. The airline will arrange for a member of airport staff to assist you when you land. There are also designated pick-up areas at Melbourne Airport, where passengers with disabilities can wait for their transport.

Passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine will find currency exchange offices and ATMs available in the arrivals hall, next to the duty-free shopping area and also near Baggage Claim.

Unfortunately, no. All flights between London airports and Melbourne will have at least one international transfer and sometimes a domestic transfer within Australia also. When booking, make sure there’s plenty of time between flights to make your transfer. Sometimes transfers will need you to change airports - not just terminals.

A taxi ride takes around 35min and costs around A$ 65. This should include the taxi airport fee and any toll charges, so check this before you depart.

There’s no train connection to Melbourne city centre from the airport, but it’s very well served by buses, taxis, car hire and even ride shares. If you wish to reach Melbourne without making any stops along the way, you can use the Sky Bus express shuttle bus, which leaves from outside the terminals and costs $19 AUD (about 11 GBP) for a one-way ticket. The Sky Bus can also take you to certain hotels and some areas around the city centre, but you need enquire of the locations at one of the service desks. Alternatively, public transport buses lines 478, 479, 482 and 491 all operate from outside Terminal 4. You need to get a Myki card in order to use public transport in Melbourne, available from one of the Myki machines at Terminals 2, 3 and 4.

If you wish to take a taxi from Melbourne airport you will find the taxi ranks across from the terminals, and a trip to the city centre will be about 30 minutes in length. Melbourne taxis all offer metered rides and include an Airport Access Fee of $3.65 AUD (about 2 GBP) per trip. The taxi fare might also include Tollway charges depending on your destination. Rideshare services such as Uber are also available.

Park Royal Melbourne International Airport is located across the road from the terminals and offers day rooms. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is 400m from the terminals and offer day rooms between 10am and 6pm, and a free shuttle service all day. Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport is also 400m from the airport but has no shuttle bus service.

Travellers with a disability who would like some assistance need to inform the airline they are travelling with at least 48 hours before their trip. Each airline has an established procedure and will help you from the moment you arrive to the airport. Melbourne airport has disabled parking spots in all parking lots, and disabled access within all terminals including restrooms.

Yes, you just need to alert your airline at least 48h in advance that you will need assistance when you land. The team at Melbourne can then ensure you have assistance such as transport, baggage reclaim help and assistance through security and customs. In addition, the airport operates a hidden disability scheme. They have a lanyard service to make it easy to let staff know you may need assistance, a sensory map of the airport to identify high and low congestion routes and social stories that can be accessed on their website to help you prepare for arrival.

Among airlines operating London to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from London to Melbourne Airport may depart from 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). Flights usually arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €904 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with €1,328 for direct.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the London to Melbourne Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €1,088 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €1,267, a difference of €179. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Marvel Stadium is one of the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of €1,145. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Melbourne Airport takes 0h 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.

One-way fares from London to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €621, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 58m, compared to 23h 18m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 23h 19m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Melbourne Airport is 9 hours ahead of London (Eastern Australia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Return flights from London to Melbourne Airport range from €945 to €1,443, with an average of €1,145 over the past 12 months. Anything below €945 counts as a good deal.