Cheap Flights to Melbourne Australia from £495

Qantas A380 London to Melbourne flight landing

Qantas is the only airline flying direct from London to Melbourne, their Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft does stop in Singapore to refuel. Royal Brunei Airlines usually has the cheapest flights from the UK, this excellent airline stops for fuel in Dubai, then flies on to Brunei where there is a change of aircraft for the onward leg to Melbourne. Qatar Airways often has good airfares, their shortest journey only takes 21 hours (that's 19½ hours flying time) with a change of aircraft in Doha (Qatar). We also compare flights from Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur), Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong) and Emirates. Flying to Melbourne from Manchester the choice is between flying via the Middle East with Qatar Airways, Emirates (30kg baggage allowance in economy) or Etihad (change in Abu Dhabi) or via the far east with Malaysia Airlines.
Tullamarine airport in Victoria, South Australia, lies 15 miles northwest of Melbourne and has 3 terminals. The half-hourly Skybus service provides transport to the centre of Australia's second largest city.

London Heathrow or Gatwick To Melbourne Flights from £495
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August	from	£588
September	from	£501
October	from	£495
November	from	£495

December	from	£508
January	from	£584
February	from	£531
March	from	£528

Getting to and from Melbourne Airport - Victoria (MEL)

The city's Tullamarine International airport in Southern Australia is located about 15 miles distance northwest. All 4 terminals are near to each other and linked by walkways for quick transfer between international and domestic flights. International flights use Terminal 2, which has an information desk on the ground floor. Melbourne is well-connected to all capital cities and to many regional towns. A ferry sails to Tasmania all year, departing from Port Melbourne’s Station Pier. The city's excellent tram network is also a much-used way to travel.
Taxi	Taxis wait outside the terminals, the journey takes 35 minutes to the city centre and fares cost around $50. Unlicensed touts are illegal at the airport and should be ignored.
Bus	The bright red SkyBus super shuttle operates 24 hours every day between the airport and Southern Cross bus & train station in Spencer street, city centre. A free service to hotels or motels is also available if booked in advance, see skybus for latest fare and route details. Bendigo Airport Service has a service 3 times a day to Bendigo, it can stop at Gisborne, Woodend, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Taradale, Castlemaine and Harcourt.
Train or Tram	No railway station at this airport, the nearest mainline train station is at Flinders Street. The nearest tram station is at Airport West, a northwest suburb a few miles from the airport. Tram Line 59 runs from there to Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street station in the Central Business District. From Southern Cross bus and rail station in the city centre, long-distance trains connect to Victoria, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney,

Sights and Activities

Rialto Towers - Australia's tallest (253m.) office skyscraper offers spectacular 360 degree views.
CBS - The ultra modern skyline of the city's Central Business District mixes with ornate 19th C. facades.
Immigration Museum - 200 Years of Australian immigration
Melbourne Central Mall - Massive 6-level shopping complex.
St. Paul's - 1890's Anglican cathedral.
Parliament - Solid pillared 19th C. building, free tours.
Fitzroy Gardens - Year-round flowers, fountains, statues and reconstructed Captain Cook's Cottage.
Yarra Park - Home of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Museum of Australian Art - The best collections.
Royal Botanical Gardens - 36 Acres of mature species and native flora, lake & rainforest greenhouse.
Aquarium - Southern Ocean wildlife.
Yarra River area - Water cruises, boating, cycling and hiking.

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