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Available on select dates from October – November 2022 to destinations including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. Sample fare is Perth-London with Malaysia Airlines.
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The capital of England is a sprawling city of historical monuments, monarchical artefacts and green spaces, coupled with a cosmopolitan culture that refuses to remain static.
Its landscape is a silhouette of icons that includes Big Ben, the London Eye, the Shard and Tower Bridge.
Beyond the city, you can take trips to other magnificent English locations such as Cambridge, Oxford, York, Cornwall, Bath, the Cotswolds and the Lakes District.
International flights depart daily from Australia's major capital cities to London, some direct though most including a stopover either in Asia or the UAE.
We've done the research and have put together a guide on travelling to the UK from Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest rules around vaccination, quarantine and testing requirements.
If you're booking a flight from Australia, you'll have the most options if you select London Heathrow (LHR) as your destination. Alternatively, select London (Any) and you'll be able to see all available flights into any London Airport. However, this can include flights into airports farther away from and less connected to the city centre.
United Kingdom flights from $1,251 return
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Available on select dates from October – November 2022 to destinations including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. Sample fare is Perth-London with Malaysia Airlines.
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London has an expansive transportation network to get you from central London to the airport and surrounding areas. Since the city is so spread out, the London Tube is the best way to visit the major attractions. Only some attractions are within walking distance of each other, but all are near a transit station.
The London Tube is the most popular way to get around London and is an easy and budget-friendly transport option.
Heathrow is the most accessible of London's airports. A Heathrow Express train leaves from Paddington station every 15 minutes and takes approximately 15 minutes. You can also get to Heathrow terminals by taking the tube. The journey from King's Cross it takes approximately 50 minutes.
The closest airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) as it's only 12.5 km outside of the city itself.
Taxi. Taxis can be hailed from the side of the road or found at designated ranks. They can also be pre-booked.
Rideshare. Ola and Uber both operate in London.
Renting a car in London is not very common and we don't recommend it to tourists. Public transport in London is very reliable and easy to use when visiting all of the major attractions. As London is quite large and the attractions are spread out, it is not always possible to walk from attraction to attraction.
If you do need a car, or are heading out on a UK road trip departing from London, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, National, Alamo and Sixt are available for car rentals in London. Use DriveNow to compare prices and find the best deal.
Read our guide about hiring a car in London, compare prices and get the latest deals
If you're looking to avoid public transportation for getting to and from the airport, it's a breeze to get into and out of the city using local airport transfers like Viator and Jayride.
In comparison to Australia and to the rest of Europe, London is considered to be an expensive city.
Compared with the average Aussie price of a mid-range three-course meal for two London is slightly more expensive. In Australia we'd usually pay about $80 for a three-course meal for two people, whereas in London, you'd be looking at something like $90 for the equivalent.
Draught beer is slightly more expensive too, as it would usually cost about $7 in Australia, whereas London prices are more like $7.30 (averaged out).
Coffee is more expensive as well. Aussies would usually expect to pay in the region of $4, and in London, you'd be more likely to pay around $4.30.
Generally, public transportation and taxi services are more expensive too.
There are a number of things that Aussies visiting London will notice are cheaper. For example, general groceries and imported bottled lager are all priced lower than the equivalent products back home.
No. London, and the rest of the United Kingdom, uses pound sterling (£/GBP).
Learn more about the British pound and your travel money options.
There are a number of free museums throughout London. These include the British Museum, the Museum of London, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. It's worth noting, that whilst it isn't obligatory, they do ask for donations upon entry.
Yes. The majority of London's museums are open on Sundays. Some may have slightly different opening hours in operation on Sundays, but most are accessible seven days a week.
London is relatively safe compared to its size. As you would when travelling to any city, it's important to maintain due care and attention where your personal safety and possessions are concerned. Some additional safety points to be aware of are listed below.
London does get snow, usually during the mid-winter months and occasionally a cold front will occur in March or even April. London rarely gets much snow however. And it's hard to predict as it doesn't snow every year. The past decade has seen above-average temperatures throughout the seasons, which has lessened the opportunity for the cold ground required for snow to fall and stick.
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