Tickets to Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's capital of cool. Undisputed as the hippest city, it boasts a host of quirky Melbourne-style cafes, laneways and bars that have since been emulated elsewhere across the world. The home of the flat white coffee, it's a creative booming metropolis that's home to huge brand shopping alongside trendy boutiques and a thriving street food scene. Independent bookshops, iconic music venues and cutting-edge galleries abound. Look closer and you'll find award-winning wineries alongside rainforest landscapes, snow capped mountain ranges and a rugged coastline. Popular holidays tend to involve hiring a car or campervan and using Melbourne's convenient coastal location to travel into the Outback or along the beautiful coastline.

Also known as Tullamarine, Melbourne International Airport is the second biggest airport in Australia and is located just 14 miles from the city centre. Serving as a major hub for Qantas and Virgin Australia (including Melbourne flights to London), it's also the busiest airport in Australia for handling international freight. Handling over 33 million passengers every year on flights to Melbourne, some of the world's biggest airlines regularly fly to and from the city, including Air New Zealand, KLM, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Qantas. Flight times from London Heathrow to Melbourne via Singapore or Hong Kong with British Airways typically take around 22 hours.

Multiple carriers run flights several times a day to Melbourne from Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow. Cheap flights to Melbourne are readily available, with a stopover in Asia. At over 22 hours in each direction, why not break up the journey with a two or three-day stopover in Singapore, Hong Kong or even Fiji? The options are endless - narrow the search criteria on Travel Trolley to see more. It can also be worth looking into the enhanced comfort of business or first class upgrades when buying tickets to Melbourne. At certain times, flying business class may cost less than you think.

A thriving world city, Melbourne has so much to offer to those willing to make the trip. Choose from many guesthouses, charming boutiques and home stays, to top international chain hotels. With flights to Melbourne from UK less than you might think, you'll have more to spend on staying in style.

A packed events calendar offering something for every taste and a mild climate make Melbourne a welcoming city all year round for travellers. Summer (January to March) is the most popular season for tourists, with long days and perfect beach weather. For those who love tennis, the Australian Open in January draws the crowds to Melbourne, as well as Midsumma (January to February) and White Night (February).

Autumn's mild but warm weather and burst of burnished foliage in Victoria's stunning parks make the months from March to May a good option for tourists. There's also the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, International Flower and Garden Show and International Comedy Festival to enjoy. Flights to Melbourne from London are ideal at any time of year, with the amount that happens in the city.