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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 34m.

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

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

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,535.

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 28h 55m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 $673 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and AirAsia X, starting at $865 and $931 round-trip. These flights start at 64% 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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $374. Users have also found prices from $602 and $821 on China Eastern 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, Qatar Airways or China Eastern 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?

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.

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Prices

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 50 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,567). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,423). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,689 and $2,266 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,362 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).

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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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 28h 55m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 16887 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $673 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and AirAsia X, starting at $865 and $931 round-trip. These flights start at 64% 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 AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $374. Users have also found prices from $602 and $821 on China Eastern 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of $1,567). Flying from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,423). 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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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 50 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,689 and $2,266 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,362 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,535.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 34m.

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

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Melbourne Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between $1,689 and $2,266 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,362 on China Eastern (15 Oct–28 Oct).