Travelling from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) jetting off from here.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to LGW.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to LGW departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LGW flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down as planned.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LGW and shut your eyes sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London is roughly 40 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport is $703. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,258. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to LGW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to LGW.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to London based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to LGW flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.