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Find cheap flights from London to Melbourne from €508

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from London to Melbourne (LON-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from London to Melbourne 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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17:10 - 07:15LHR-MEL
27h 05m2 stops
15:35 - 08:45MEL-LHR
28h 10m2 stops
€899
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Mon, 4 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
12:05 - 07:15LHR-MEL
32h 10m2 stops
15:35 - 19:15MEL-LHR
38h 40m2 stops
€950SWISS
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Thu, 31 Oct - Sat, 30 Nov
17:30 - 05:55LHR-MEL
27h 25m2 stops
14:25 - 08:40MEL-LHR
27h 15m2 stops
€964Lufthansa
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Wed, 3 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
17:00 - 05:55LCY-MEL
27h 55m2 stops
14:25 - 08:40MEL-LCY
27h 15m2 stops
€965Lufthansa
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Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 10 Jul
22:00 - 11:45LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
22:35 - 16:55MEL-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
€973China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
22:00 - 11:45LHR-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
22:35 - 16:55MEL-LHR
29h 20m1 stop
€976China Airlines
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Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
17:15 - 19:40LGW-MEL
41h 25m2 stops
21:20 - 15:00MEL-LGW
26h 40m2 stops
€978Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 12 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
17:15 - 19:40LGW-MEL
41h 25m2 stops
21:20 - 15:00MEL-LGW
26h 40m2 stops
€990Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
11:00 - 19:15LHR-MEL
23h 15m1 stop
23:30 - 16:35MEL-LHR
26h 05m1 stop
€1,220Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
21:35 - 08:10LHR-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
00:30 - 15:25MEL-LHR
25h 55m1 stop
€1,226Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Sat, 23 Nov

Flights from London to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London to Melbourne 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 London to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost €898 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is €1,543 and €1,428 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from London to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Air India for €508. SWISS proposed a return connection from €950 and Lufthansa from €964.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Melbourne flights

  • Is parking available for passengers at London airports?

    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.

  • What facilities are available for passengers flying to Melbourne Airport with a disability?

    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.

  • Are currency exchange services available at Melbourne Airport?

    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.

  • Are there direct flights between London and Melbourne Airport?

    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.

  • How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to the centre of Melbourne?

    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.

  • What public transport can I use to get from Melbourne airport into the city centre?

    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.

  • How long is a taxi ride from Melbourne airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • What airport hotels are available at Melbourne Airport?

    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.

  • I am a traveller with a disability, how do I get assistance at the airport?

    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.

  • Are there reliable assistance services for passengers with limited mobility at Melbourne Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Melbourne Airport was €546 for a one-way ticket and €966 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 London to Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Melbourne

  • If you are flying from London Gatwick (LGW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) with Qatar Airways, you can make use of the passenger lounges in Gatwick’s North Terminal. Passengers flying via Gatwick can either pay to use Club Aspire Lounge, which costs around £ 25 (A$ 46) for entry, or No1 Lounge, which costs around £ 32 (A$ 59). You can also book to use one of the North Terminal Club Rooms, where passengers can enjoy a range of fine dining options for an approximately £ 38 (A$ 70) entry fee.
  • Baby changing facilities are available in the arrivals hall for passengers landing at Melbourne Airport. You can find these facilities located near the baggage claims area and across from border controls inside Terminal 2.
  • Luggage storage facilities are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. You will find these facilities inside Terminal 2, on the ground floor level, and inside the Terminal 4 car park, also on the ground floor.
  • There are no direct flights from London to Melbourne, but you can purchase many flights with only one stop over. Flying into Melbourne on an overseas flight you will most likely land into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Qatar, Emirates and Etihad are all airlines that fly regularly from overseas and all offer 30kg of luggage allowance.
  • When flying from London to Melbourne, choosing Tullamarine Melbourne Airport (MEL) over Avalon Melbourne (AVV) is advisable; for the latter you can only get flights with two or more stops and most international flights land at Tullamarine in Melbourne.
  • Most long-haul international flights from London depart from London Heathrow (LHR). The airport is a major transportation hub, and American Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas Airways offer one-stop flights from here. If you are situated further north in London but still want a one-stop flight, you can also fly with Emirates from Stansted Airport (STN).
  • You can easily access London Heathrow with public transport from the city centre. If you are in a hurry, opt for the Heathrow Express that can get you to the main terminals in about 20min, but costs approximately £ 22 (A$ 43) per person. Cheaper, but slower, option is the public underground Piccadilly line (blue) that costs about £ 6 (A$ 12) per ride and takes 45–60min.
  • At the Mr. Adventure Stay & Play areas at Heathrow Airport, your children can enjoy a fun time before boarding. Available after security in all terminals, children can find slides, soft play areas, and colouring books to keep them entertained.
  • Travellers who want to enjoy a gourmet meal on their flight from London to Melbourne but don’t want to invest in expensive plane meals can put together their own in-flight meal at Heathrow Airport. Various restaurants serve their delicacies on the go in a designated flight bag.
  • Enjoy a quiet atmosphere and a wellness experience at the Premium Plaza Lounge at Heathrow Airport. Available in the Departure Area of Terminal 2, 4, and 5, you can wait for your flight here in comfort.
  • Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR). If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$."
  • There are a number of lounges at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and a lot of them are dedicated airline lounges. Emirates, Qantas, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore and Air New Zealand airlines all have lounges located in Terminal 2, where you will also find an AMEX lounge. If you are travelling with a different airline, you can access one of the two ‘Pay As You Go’ lounges: the Marhaba lounge and Plaza Premium lounge.
  • If you are travelling with children, there are baby changing facilities available throughout all four terminals of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and you can access them free of charge for your convenience. You will also find a children’s play area in Terminal 2, which is the international terminal, across from gate 15B.
  • For those who need to freshen up after a long flight from London to Melbourne, there are showers available at Terminal 2 in two locations. The first is next to the Duty Free exit, and the second between Terminal 1 link and Nando’s, both on first floor. You also have the option to purchase shower kits including towels from WHSmith or Rolling Luggage, both in Terminal 2 departures.
  • For the convenience of passengers, there are 24 drinking water fountains throughout all four terminals of the Melbourne airport. There are also massage chairs in Terminal 3 which travellers can use at the rate of $2 AUD (about 1.15 GBP) for every 5 minutes. Mobile charging stations are also present throughout the airport to keep you well connected.Qatar Airways and British Airways both fly to Melbourne (MEL) from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow (LHR).
  • If you’re travelling with a young family, you might prefer to take the Gatwick route as it is easier to navigate with children, rather than the much larger and busier Heathrow.
  • There are a number of hotels on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) campus close to the arrival halls. For example, the ParkRoyal, Ibis and Holiday Inn Melbourne Hotel are all within a short walking distance of the main terminal.
  • There are currency exchange desks available in the international and domestic arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport for anyone who needs to convert UK£ to A$.
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Top airlines flying from London to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Melbourne. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
China SouthernOverall score based on 282 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.3Food
8.3Crew
8.0Boarding
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

6.0 GoodMichelle, Apr 2024SFO - CAN
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We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Pros: "Yes, seats were very comfortable and crew members were extremely helpful"
Cons: "Everything was excellent."

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/8Wed
1 stopAir India
44h 00mLHR-MEL
€508
13/9Fri
1 stopAir India
44h 00mLHR-MEL
€529
21/5Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
€568
29/5Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
€569
20/5Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
23h 35mLGW-MEL
€581
29/5Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 45mLGW-MEL
€583
11/6Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
22h 50mLHR-MEL
€600
20/8Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
36h 10mLHR-MEL
€761
27/6Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 15mLHR-MEL
€878
6/7Sat
2 stopsEtihad Airways
50h 15mLHR-MEL
€1,145

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Last minute flights from London to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from London to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
29h 50mLHR-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
27h 55mMEL-LHR
€973
10/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
29h 50mLHR-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
27h 55mMEL-LHR
€974
10/5Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
35h 25mLHR-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
42h 35mMEL-LHR
€1,077
11/5Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
22h 50mLHR-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
27h 05mMEL-LHR
€1,099
10/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
41h 35mLHR-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
38h 00mMEL-LHR
€1,104
9/5Thu
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
28h 25mLHR-MEL
13/10Sun
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
39h 30mMEL-LHR
€1,128
10/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
41h 35mLHR-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
36h 30mMEL-LHR
€1,151
9/5Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 15mLHR-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mMEL-LHR
€1,223
10/5Fri
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 15mLHR-MEL
23/5Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
26h 05mMEL-LHR
€1,238
13/5Mon
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
28h 40mLHR-MEL
13/8Tue
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
49h 25mMEL-LHR
€1,300

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