British Airways to relaunch London-Melbourne route

BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 787-8 G-ZBJF (MSN 38613)

British Airways has announced plans to resume daily flights between Melbourne Airport (MEL/YMML) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) starting on the 11th of January 2027. 

The British flag carrier, which has been connecting Australia and the UK for more than 90 years, will operate the route using a four-class Boeing Dreamliner 787-9, featuring First, Club World (business class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), and World Traveler (economy) cabins. 

The new same-aircraft service, which will operate via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), marks British Airways’ return to Melbourne after 20 years. It last flew the route in March 2006.

The route’s resumption is expected to provide travelers and exporters from Victoria, Tasmania, regional New South Wales, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory with a new option to reach London and connect to the airline’s global network.

British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer Neil Chernoff expressed confidence in the new route’s popularity.

“We have a long history of connecting Britain and Australia, and we’re excited to be returning to this great city,” Chernoff said.