As the state capital of Victoria, Melbourne offers a truly cosmopolitan feel, a laid back sense of style, a large number of open air parks and green space which is why it is often called the Garden City. A city proud of its culture it also houses some of the best art galleries to be found anywhere in Australia. With all this on offer it's easy to see why flights to Melbourne from the UK are so popular.

How to get there
Direct flights to Melbourne operate mainly from London and take around 21 hours. However these days it's always easy to get indirect options from places like Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and Belfast. British Airways and Qantas offer direct flights to Melbourne and operators such as Singaporeair offer Melbourne flights via their home transport hub. Whilst the direct option is the quickest it may not provide the best opportunity to pick up cheap flights to Melbourne. For that your best bet is to check flights that go via regional transport hubs and with a number of operators offering services it won't be hard to find cheap flights. Melbourne has good transport links and getting from the airport to the city should be a breeze.

When to go
Melbourne, being in the south of Australia, has a temperate climate and the best times to go are definitely September and October, its spring, when the city is literally ablaze with a riot of colour as the flowers and plants come into bloom. March, April and May are also fantastic times to go as the city takes on its autumn hue. However as most tourists head for Australia's north bargains on Melbourne flights should be obtainable all year round. However Christmas is always likely to be a busy period as many travelling Aussies head home and so this is probably the worsttime to pick up a cheap flight to Melbourne.

What to do
Having found a cheap flight, Melbourne is one of the most European of Australia's cities. The city sits on the banks of the mighty Yarra river and the way that it is laid out makes it easy to move around and get to all the attractions fairly easily. There is a local tram service that operates and this makes a great alternative to moving around on foot allowing you you take in the lovely Victorian architecture that is spread throughout the city. The city has undergone a fair amount of regeneration and this is most evident on the banks of the river which have seen numerous trendy bars, restaurants and nightspots open up adding to the buzzing social scene that characterises the city. However Melbourne's real secret lies in the incredible amount of performing arts that take place in the city. Music, theatre and ballet have all found a home in the city, which added to fine cuisine make this a refreshingly sophisticated destination.

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