Flying from Melbourne to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Stansted Airport (STN).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to STN won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to STN even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Stansted Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to STN flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Stansted Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Stansted Airport flight.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes around 1 hour or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Stansted Airport (STN)
RM1,622 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Stansted Airport. Return flights start at RM3,403. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to STN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Stansted Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to STN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Stansted Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Stansted Airport (STN). Plan your visit to London in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to STN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Stansted Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Stansted Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.