Question 1

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around £1,109 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Manchester for as low as £974 on momondo.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

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The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Manchester, with most prices found around £911. If you are unable to visit Melbourne during the month of May, then departing from Manchester during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £940.

Question 3

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from Manchester according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 4

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in Manchester and Melbourne?

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The best way to get to Manchester International Airport is by catching the train. Trains from Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre take 20min to reach the airport. The next best option would be to call a taxi, which will cost you a bit more but get you to the airport in under 30 min. You can also take a National Express Bus from stops all over the city. When you arrive in Melbourne, you'll also have an extensive transportation system available to use at the airport. Melbourne International Airport is the main airport in Melbourne and has a transport platform in the arrivals section of the airport where you can catch the Skybus to Melbourne City Centre. Skybus runs to Melbourne Southern Cross Station to catch trains to your next destination, or take a tram to your hotel in the city centre. Taxis are also available at the airport.

Which cities can you get to from Melbourne International Airport?

The journey from the airport takes around 45min if you take the Skybus to Melbourne City. If you arrive in Melbourne and need to travel to other cities in the country, the advisable way to do this would be to use Melbourne's public transport from Southern Cross Station. This is Melbourne's central station where you can catch trains to various metropolitan suburbs and also long-distance VLine trains to rural hubs like Geelong, Bairnsdale and Ballarat. The inner suburbs of Melbourne are connected by an extensive tram network which you can hop on and hop off when you have a transport card, which you can pick up from train station ticket desks and convenience stores throughout the city. To get to the outer suburbs, you can take a Metro train from one of the stations in the city centre. Geelong is a city on the coast, a little over an hour by train to the west of Melbourne. Dandenong is a metropolitan hub, around an hour away by train in the densely populated south-eastern suburbs. If you're headed south to the popular Mornington Peninsula, take the train to Frankston and transfer to the Hastings line. We recommend that you hire a car if you're not planning to stay in the city centre or inner suburbs, as it's the best way to get to the outer suburbs and explore the natural landscapes.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct from Manchester to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Manchester to Melbourne are very popular, but flights will always have at least one stopover due to the distance between the two cities. Most tickets offer a stopover in different Middle-Eastern cities. If you want cheap flights from Manchester to Melbourne, booking a few weeks in advance is advisable. The most popular provider of cheap flights for this route is Etihad Airlines, and the airline handles most of the flights from Manchester to Melbourne. There are one or two other providers that operate on this route as well, but the tickets are often not as cheap as Etihad Airlines.

Question 6

What are the benefits of the different airports in Manchester and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Manchester Airport is a quite large and well-known airport which ensures that the airport has most if not all of the major facilities available at the airport, such as waiting areas, and restaurants, luggage packing stations, and much more. The airport also offers amenities like free charging points for phones and laptops. Melbourne Airport is the largest airport in the country and has shops and restaurants, wifi available in lounges or waiting areas and an extensive duty-free zone for travellers who want to take a piece of Melbourne home

Question 7

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 8

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

As of February 2026, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to Melbourne.

Question 9

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Melbourne.

Question 10

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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