⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Melbourne to Manchester flights

Melbourne (MEL) to Manchester (MAN): 10,538 miles (16,959 km) great-circle, about 21h 35m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1643 round-trip on Qatar, with 1 stop, departing July 22, 2026.

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Depart
MEL
Melbourne, Australia
22:45
2026-07-22
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Arrive
MAN
Manchester, United Kingdom
Returns 21:15
2026-07-29
Stops
1 stop
Distance
10,538 mi
Est. nonstop time
21h 35m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1643
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Melbourne to Manchester fare fly?

$1643 round-trip, Qatar QR905, departing 2026-07-22 at 22:45, returning 2026-07-29. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Wednesday 7 nights later; the fare was observed 88 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Melbourne from Manchester?

  • Distance: 10,538 miles (16,959 km) great-circle, heading northwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 21h 35m.
  • Departure airport: Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Melbourne, Australia, UTC+10 on July 22, 2026.
  • Arrival: Manchester Airport (MAN), United Kingdom, UTC+1 on July 22, 2026.
  • Time difference: Manchester is 9 hours behind Melbourne on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Australia to United Kingdom.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 257 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Qatar QR905, 1 stop, round-trip, 7 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Melbourne to Manchester fare compare with other routes from MEL?

At $1643, it ranked 30th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEL (median $688). That is 15.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the MEL median of 14.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MEL of similar length: Dublin (10,685 mi) at $1338 and Madrid (10,741 mi) at $1284.

Qatar had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 MEL routes. It is the 3rd longest of the 30 routes we track from MEL.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United Kingdom?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United Kingdom: GOV.UK: check if you need a UK visa. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Australia/Melbourne, Europe/London; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Melbourne to Manchester flight questions

How far is Melbourne from Manchester by plane?

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Melbourne is about 10,538 miles (16,959 km) from Manchester on a great-circle line from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN), heading northwest. It is the 3rd longest of the 30 routes we track from MEL. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Manchester?

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About 21h 35m nonstop by our estimate for 10,538 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Qatar fare was with 1 stop. Routes from MEL of similar length: Dublin (10,685 mi) at $1338 and Madrid (10,741 mi) at $1284.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Manchester?

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On July 22, 2026, Melbourne was on UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) and Manchester on UTC+1 (Europe/London), so Manchester was 9 hours behind Melbourne: noon in Melbourne was 03:00 in Manchester. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Manchester 11 hours behind, in mid-July Manchester 9 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Manchester?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1643 per person round-trip on Qatar flight QR905, departing July 22, 2026, returning July 29, 2026, with 1 stop. At $1643, it ranked 30th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEL (median $688). That is 15.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the MEL median of 14.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Manchester?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From MEL, 8 of 30 were. Qatar had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 MEL routes. Manchester Airport (MAN) sits at 257 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Melbourne to Manchester?

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It departs Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia, and arrives at Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom. An international flight, Australia to United Kingdom. More routes from Melbourne are on our Melbourne flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Manchester can you fly from Melbourne?

Dublin (DUB) $1338Munich (MUC) $1232Madrid (MAD) $1284St. Petersburg (LED) $1495Moscow (MOW) $1032Istanbul (IST) $1311All flights from Melbourne →

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