British Airways is set to reconnect London Heathrow with Melbourne through a new daily service, with flights operating via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For anyone planning a holiday, visiting family or travelling for business, the new route will offer another option for making the long journey Down Under.
The London-to-Melbourne service is scheduled to begin on 9 January 2027, with return flights from Melbourne starting on 11 January 2027.
Flights will operate daily using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with four cabin options: Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class.
British Airways has advertised return fares starting at A$1,960 for travel from Australia. Actual prices will depend on travel dates, cabin class and availability. Flights from London start at £1130 return.
Melbourne is a favourite destination for British travellers, known for its cafés, sporting events, arts scene and the spectacular Great Ocean Road nearby. The new service will also make travel easier for people visiting friends and family or travelling between the two countries for work.
For BA, the route marks a welcome return to Melbourne after more than 20 years.
London to Melbourne starts 9 January departing at 2110 hrs arriving Melbourne 0640 two days later.
Melbourne to London starts 11 January arriving Heathrow 0520 the following morning.