Direct flights between London and Melbourne to start in 2027

British Airways has announced the start of a daily direct service between London Heathrow Airport and Melbourne Airport, via Kuala Lumpur from January 2027.

The new service will boost trade and tourism and bring more visitors to the state. It will reinforce Victoria’s position as Australia’s leading destination for events, business and education.

The UK is Victoria’s 4th largest source of international visitors and our 12th largest air freight export market, worth $376 million.

The flights will offer more options to Victorian exporters by making it faster and more efficient to access a key global market.

The 2025 Melbourne Airport Economic report found that a single daily international service:

• Contributes an estimated $190 million (direct and indirect) in gross value add to Victoria’s economy
• Supports 2,000 FTE jobs.

British Airways is part of the International Airlines Group, the world’s 3rd largest airline group, connecting Victoria to more than 285 destinations globally through its network.