Find cheap flights to Melbourne

Flights to Melbourne, Australia, from the UK are easy to find and depart frequently. The Australian city may be on the other side of the world, but you can fly there in about 21 and a half hours from London. Should you be flying from other parts of the UK to Melbourne Airport, then it will take a little longer. Flights from Manchester take about 22 hours and 30 minutes to land in the state of Victoria, whereas if you are flying from Birmingham, it will take you about 26 hours from take off to touch down.

Thanks to some great advancements in technology, you can fly directly from the UK to Australia, however, the only available destination is Perth. The same plane then continues from Perth to Melbourne, making it just as convenient as finding a direct Melbourne flight deal from London Heathrow Airport. Flights from Edinburgh Airport require a change, often at Hamad International Airport in Doha, while flights from Manchester Airport require a change in Abu Dhabi International Airport, and flights from Belfast International Airport require a change in London Heathrow. If you’re flying from Birmingham, you will be required to make two changes. These are normally at Brussels Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

By car, the journey from Melbourne Airport to the city centre is about 30 minutes, so you may want to hail a taxi when you arrive. Taxis are not that cheap, so you may prefer to book a journey through a ride-share app instead. The taxi rank can be found in front of the terminal building, opposite the arrivals hall. There are also two bus services that operate the route to the city. The SkyBus is the more convenient of the two and takes around 45 minutes to reach the city centre, however it is more expensive than the number 901 bus, which will take you to Broadmeadows station, where you can transfer to a train to the centre of Melbourne. This takes about 40 minutes and is cheaper but requires changing during your journey.

British citizens can get an eVisitor visa prior to arriving. Alternatively they can also apply for an Electronic Travel Authority via their airline for a few pounds. You will also need to make sure that your passport is valid for the duration of you stay.

Melbourne has many top attractions for tourists to visit during their stay – so many that it can be hard to know where to start. The Royal Botanic Gardens is a great place to find some serenity before an action packed schedule. With over 10,000 plant species, you’ll love the peace and tranquillity there. Take a tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground, or try and catch a match if there is one on. Famous for hosting the successful Australian cricket team, it is a great spectacle for all sports lovers. Get a brilliant view of the Melbourne skyline and see the city in a new light from the Eureka Skydeck, one of the city’s top attractions. You can also get around the city easily on the free City Circle Tram, which passes by all the major landmarks. Finish off your trip with some shopping and a visit to Queen Victoria Market, which has some 600 small businesses selling various products.

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