Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your MEL to LHR flight.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and LHR:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Perth Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LHR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in March.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.