$629+ Cheap flights to Heathrow

You can access flights to Heathrow, London, from major Australian airports Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE). These flights range from 23-41h; your flight time is subject to the number of layovers and their length. Sydney and Melbourne offer more frequent flights than Brisbane.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Heathrow, London, are not currently available. All flights offered from Australian cities to Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, have one layover or more, depending on your booking. Melbourne to Heathrow is the most frequent route, with one stop in Singapore. Major airlines Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and British Airways offer Heathrow flight deals from Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to Heathrow. The common layover cities to Heathrow from Australia are Singapore Changi (SIN), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Incheon (ICN), Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo Haneda (HDN), Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Heathrow is located around 15 km from the city centre (Central London). Taxis located outside the terminals cost roughly A$ 80-126 and take about 1h. The Heathrow Express is a fast link with regular trains every 15min to Paddington Station (around a 15min journey) from Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 and costs around A$ 40. An economical alternative is the London Underground, which fares around A$ 11 and takes approximately 45min. You will need an Oyster travel card. The TfL Rail runs every 30min from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 for around A$ 20. The National Express Coach (bus) costs about A$ 18 and normally takes 40-80min.

London, the capital of England, is filled with iconic sites, tours, theatres and vibrant neighbourhoods. In London, you can’t miss the London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Take one of the many tours around the city to gain local knowledge and insight. If you love Harry Potter, head to the famous platform nine and three quarters for a photo. Shop in Harrods, along Oxford Street or the nearby Bond Street, and visit the popular, artsy neighbourhood Shoreditch or Piccadilly Circus. For art lovers, check out the National Gallery, and for contemporary art, the Tate Modern. If you love street art, Brick Lane is unmissable. For entertainment, head to Leicester Square, or see some live music at the Brixton Academy. For literature lovers, walk down Baker street, where the famous Sherlock Holmes lived. For an alternative side to London, visit Camden or Soho. There’s lots of buzz and nightlife in Soho and the West End. You could also take a break from the city at Hyde Park during the day and stay till the evening to stargaze.

Australian citizens entering the United Kingdom do not need a visa. A current passport is required, valid for six months with at least two blank pages for exit and entry stamps.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Heathrow on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Heathrow.

London Heathrow is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Heathrow. One-way flights to London Heathrow typically cost $41, while return flights cost around $144.

A return flight to Heathrow will typically cost around $101, however they can be found for as little as $93.

For those looking to save time traveling to Heathrow, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 20 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 km away from London Heathrow).