How to get from Manchester to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 23h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Doha, Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok. Two tickets from $624.

Flights from Manchester to Melbourne

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
23h 18m
two tickets, via Bangkok
$624
connection options
5
straight-line distance
10,544 mi (16,969 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
23h 18m
with the connection
Manchester to Abu Dhabi flight 7h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Melbourne flight 13h 10m
two ticketsfrom $2,097
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 20m
with the connection
Manchester to Doha flight 6h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Melbourne flight 13h 30m
two ticketsfrom $2,332
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 38m
with the connection
Manchester to Dubai flight 7h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Melbourne flight 13h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,805
Via Singapore
Singapore
23h 38m
with the connection
Manchester to Singapore flight 13h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Melbourne flight 7h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,258
Via Bangkok
Thailand
23h 50m
with the connection
Manchester to Bangkok flight 11h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Bangkok to Melbourne flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $624

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Manchester to Melbourne?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Manchester to Melbourne?
Via Abu Dhabi: 7h 8m to the connection, 13h 10m after it, about 23h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Manchester to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Bangkok from $624. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Manchester and Melbourne?
Abu Dhabi (23h 18m total), Doha (23h 20m total), Dubai (23h 38m total), Singapore (23h 38m total) and Bangkok (23h 50m total).
How far is Melbourne from Manchester?
10,544 mi (16,969 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.