About Melbourne
Melbourne is located in South East Australia and is the capital of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia. It is a cosmopolitan city popular for sports, tourism, entertainment and the arts with museums, galleries and other cultural attractions to enjoy. A favourite with ex-pats, Melbourne is packed with great bars & restaurants and is a city bubbling with enthusiasm and a great atmosphere.

Melbourne is sports mad and is host to regular cricket, rugby and Aussie Rules as well as number of international sporting events. The 1st race in the Formula 1 calendar takes place between the 16th - 18th March 2012. Flights to Melbourne from the UK for the Australian Grand Prix sell out fast so book early to avoid missing out. If you are looking for accommodation to accompany your flights have a look at our Australia hotel deals for special offers in Melbourne. The Australian Open tennis takes place every January with this first grand slam in the tennis calendar taking place from 16 - 29 January 2012 so if you are planning a visit again book your Melbourne flights as soon as possible to get the best deal. For cricket fans the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an atmospheric stadium and worth taking in a match when in Melbourne.

If you are planning a trip to Victoria and South East Australia then flights to Melbourne are the right choice. Melbourne is the gateway to this area and a number of brilliant attractions are within easy reach of the city. The Great Ocean Road is a scenic drive along the coast and offers stunning views - tours are available if you don't want to drive it yourself. If you want to sample some Australian wine and take in more great scenery visit the Yarra Valley, around 90 miles from Melbourne, to enjoy the wine, shopping and more. Philip Island is another great day out - around 90 minutes from Melbourne - the Penguin Parade, Kaola petting and much more are available at this scenic wildlife park.

Flying to Melbourne
Flights to Melbourne land at Melbourne International airport (MEL) with departures from major UK airports. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to the north of the city and offers a 24 hour SkyBus shuttle service to ferry visitors to and from the airport 24 hours a day. Direct flights to Melbourne are available from Heathrow with Qantas and British Airways providing regular scheduled flights that take around 22 hours to make the 10500 mile journey. Most flights to Melbourne from the UK stop off in Singapore, Bangkok or other locations in Asia which can add another exciting dimension to your trip to Australia if you choose to stop for a few days along the way. Flights to Melbourne are available with various airlines including Qantas, Emirates, British Airways, Malaysia Airlines and more.

Melbourne Climate (the best time to fly)
The summer season runs between December and March and is the peak season for flights to Melbourne. Average daytime temperatures during this period are around 26°C with temperatures soaring up to 40°C on the hottest days of the year. Winter (our summer) is cool in Melbourne so don't expect a suntan if you travel between June and August.

Booking cheap flights to Melbourne with Travelbag
Whether you are looking for cheap flights to Melbourne for a holiday, to visit relatives, take in a sporting event or for business you can be certain the cheapest Melbourne flight deals are on offer right here at Travelbag. We offer a Best Price Guarantee where if you find identical flights to Melbourne cheaper elsewhere we will beat the price! The cheapest flights to Melbourne from the UK are those that make a stop along the way so if you are happy to add a few hours to your journey time good savings can be had. Our experts are available on 0871 703 4698 to book flights to Melbourne that suit your needs or alternatively use the search form to find flights to Melbourne from the UK that match your requirements and follow the on screen instructions.

More than just flights to Melbourne
If you are looking for more than just a flight to Melbourne we have excellent value holidays to Australia including superb multi centre Australia holidays that combine Melbourne with other quality destinations. For more Australian destinations view our cheap flights to Australia where flights to Sydney and other cities can be found.

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