Booking flights to Melbourne
Our travel 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 book online in a few easy steps. 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. We offer a Best Price Guarantee where if you find identical flights to Melbourne cheaper elsewhere we will beat the price! This guarantee applies to all our economy, business class and first class flights to Melbourne in 2012 and 2013 so whenever and however you choose to travel you can be certain the best deal for your pocket is always available right here. We often have Melbourne flight offers so check back regularly or sign up to our flight alerts and be kept up to date with any discounts, deals and cheap flights to Melbourne and other destinations that may be of interest.
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. Flights to Melbourne from the UK for the Australian Grand Prix sell out fast so book early to get the best deal for the race in 2013. 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 14 - 27 January 2013 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 the city.
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 but expect lower cost airfares over this period.
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 and if you are looking for a tour that takes in the best this vast country has to offer have a look at our Australia tours with great deals available on packages in 2012 and 2013.
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