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London is a popular destination for Australians and an absolute must-visit. It has enough attractions, food, entertainment and shopping to keep any visitor occupied for weeks.
One of the most appealing aspects of London is its close proximity to the rest of Europe. Hop on a train and within a couple of hours you can reach other popular parts of the UK – and even Paris, Amsterdam and beyond via the Eurostar. Budget airlines also offer cheap flights to mainland Europe.
Momondo
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.
Kayak
Europe flights from $576 return
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Available on flights from 20 September – 21 November 2022. Sample fare is Melbourne-Athens with Scoot. Other destinations include London, Istanbul, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam and more.
Singapore Airlines
Europe flights from $1,218 return
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Available on select dates from 1 October 2022 – 25 March 2023 to London, Manchester, Paris and more. Sample fare is Perth-Rome. T&Cs apply.
KLM
International flights from $1,631 return
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Available on select travel dates in 2022 to Paris, Morocco, Amsterdam, London, Manchester and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Barcelona. T&Cs apply.
Emirates
Worldwide flights from $1,779 return
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Available on select flights in 2022. Destinations include Athens, Dublin, London, Manchester and more. Sample fare is Perth-Dubai.
Qatar Airways
Up to 10% off your next flight with code
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Available on select flight dates to Amsterdam, Athens, London, Manchester, Los Angeles, New York, Maldives, Dubai and more. Payment must be made via Mastercard. T&Cs apply.
Omio
Book budget flights in Europe from €23
Available on select flights in Europe including Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam and more. Sample price is from Berlin-London with Ryanair.
Qatar Airways
Up to 45% off flights for students
Join and become a member of Student club and receive promo codes on flights. Available for students who are in university or college and aged 18-30. Destinations include London, Paris, Auckland, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
It costs $1,337 on average to fly to London Heathrow (LHR) from Australia, according to March 2022 data from KAYAK.
In the past we've seen budget airline Scoot offering flights to London Gatwick (LGW) from as low as $399 one way. These flight sales are well worth looking out for if you're after the cheapest flights.
Flight pricing data from KAYAK suggest the cheapest time to fly to London Heathrow (LHR) is in February with an average price of $1,124 return. December is by far the most expensive time to fly with an average price of $1,851.
We think the best time to travel to London is between September and November. While not as cheap as February, October and November, prices average between $1,300 and $1,400 return.
Cheapest months to fly:
February
Priciest months to fly:
December
Qantas – via Perth. Flights from Darwin to London are running until 18 June 2022.
While Qantas is the only carrier to offer direct flights to London you can also get one-stop fares with airlines including:
Note the best airline and why for the following:
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas economy class flight (based on a flight to London Heathrow (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 110,400 |
| Melbourne | 110,400 |
| Perth | 102,400 |
| Adelaide | 110,400 |
| Brisbane | 110,400 |
| Darwin | 102,400 |
| Cairns | 125,400 |
These points were calculated in May 2022 and are subject to change and increase based on demand on your preferred travel dates.
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Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
KAYAK data suggests you should book your flights to London Heathrow at least 3 months out from your departure date for the lowest price. You should be able to get a below-average price if you book at least 4 weeks out.
There are 6 airports servicing London. London Heathrow (LHR) is the largest and only airport with direct flights from London to Australia. Scoot flies via Gatwick (LGW).
If you're arriving in Gatwick you can get into the city within 30 minutes via the Gatwick Express train to London's Victoria Station.
From Heathrow it's a 15-minute trip via the Heathrow Express or 30 minutes via the Heathrow Connect, both arriving at Paddington Station. All Heathrow terminals have access to the London Underground's Piccadilly line. Trips to the city centre via the underground take approximately 50 minutes.
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