What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 24m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 22h 45m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,515. Find deals

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 60h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $677 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at $1,086 and $1,088 round-trip. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $603. Users have also found prices from $673 and $826 on Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Consider Emirates, China Eastern or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LGW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

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1 stop33h 25m

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Sat 29/810:25

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Deal found 12/2$1,211

Mon 4/521:00

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2 stops30h 30m

China Southern

Mon 18/512:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop22h 20m

China Southern

Deal found 11/2$1,216

Thu 14/511:00

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LGW

1 stop37h 10m

China Eastern

Sun 31/519:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop32h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 11/2$1,221

Mon 4/511:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop28h 40m

China Eastern

Mon 18/511:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop36h 25m

China Eastern

Deal found 11/2$1,223

Sat 18/707:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop33h 25m

AirAsia X

Sat 25/710:25

LGW

MEL

1 stop34h 05m

AirAsia X

Deal found 12/2$1,225

Thu 14/521:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop26h 40m

China Eastern

Sun 14/619:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop32h 40m

China Eastern

Deal found 9/2$1,227

Tue 26/511:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Tue 8/911:35

LGW

MEL

1 stop36h 25m

China Eastern

Deal found 10/2$1,231

Tue 3/312:00

MEL

LGW

1 stop37h 00m

China Eastern

Sat 14/317:00

LGW

MEL

1 stop34h 05m

China Eastern

Deal found 9/2$1,232

Tue 10/310:00

MEL

LGW

3 stops34h 20m

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Mon 16/317:05

LGW

MEL

2 stops40h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$1,235

Wed 4/322:30

MEL

LGW

1 stop43h 00m

China Eastern

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LGW

MEL

1 stop34h 05m

China Eastern

Deal found 10/2$1,238

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Mon 23/3

13:00-14:00

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12:00-14:00

1 stop37h 00m

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10:00-09:20

3 stops34h 20m

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$1,319

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11:00-15:10

1 stop37h 10m

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1 stop33h 40m

$1,338

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Sat 23/5

21:30-16:00

1 stop27h 30m

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19:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$1,338

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MEL - LGW

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Wed 4/3

22:30-06:30

1 stop43h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,405

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MEL - LGW

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Melbourne

Thu 23/4

23:30-22:25

2 stops31h 55m

London Gatwick

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17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,429

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MEL - LGW

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Mon 25/5

12:00-09:55

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London Gatwick

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17:35-06:15

2 stops27h 40m

$1,433

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MEL - LGW

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Melbourne

Sat 23/5

21:30-16:00

1 stop27h 30m

London Gatwick

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11:35-09:00

1 stop36h 25m

$1,436

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MEL - LGW

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21:35-16:40

2 stops28h 05m

London Gatwick

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17:35-11:15

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$1,505

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $697). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,676). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.2

Very Good

1,452 reviews

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BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Qatar Airways

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

China Southern

7.3

Good

137 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,452 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

China Eastern

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192 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 60h. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $677 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at $1,086 and $1,088 round-trip. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $603. Users have also found prices from $673 and $826 on Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Gatwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Gatwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Gatwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $697). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,676). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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