Travelling from Melbourne to London International Airport (YXU): What you need to know
London is 16 hours behind Melbourne. London International Airport is located in London, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to YXU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to London International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to YXU flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down on schedule.
About London International Airport (YXU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to London International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YXU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Avis or National and see more of London and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to London International Airport flight.
Getting from London International Airport (YXU) to central London
London International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central London. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to London International Airport (YXU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to London International Airport is $1,949. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,443. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to YXU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Melbourne to London International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to London International Airport (YXU)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit London. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to London International Airport (YXU), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Melbourne to YXU plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to London International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC and 2ºC.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to London International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in London when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Forks of the Thames River followed by Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Explore more of Canada
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres northeast of London, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Mississauga is another essential stop in Canada and is around 137 kilometres northeast of London. No journey is complete without seeing Lake Ontario, Lake Aquitaine Trail and Mississauga Valley Park.