Cheap flights from London to Brisbane

September comes out cheapest in the fare data, and the price calendar covers every month, so you can see how your own dates compare before you book. Fares on this route move with the seasons in both countries: the Australian summer break is a busy window, while the quieter stretches of the year tend to sit lower. Long-haul seats sell earlier than short-haul ones, so start watching a few months out and stay flexible on the day you fly.

No airline flies this route nonstop, so you will change planes somewhere, and the carrier you pick decides where and how long you wait. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Oman Air are the Gulf options, while Turkish Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei cover the other connecting paths. Norse Atlantic UK is the low-cost name in the list, with a stripped-back fare where bags and meals are extras. Full-service tickets usually include a checked bag and a meal, but read the fare rules before you compare, because the differences add up on a trip this long.

Brisbane Airport is the only arrival point on this route, and it sits a short drive from the centre, on the bay side of the city. The airport train is the easy way in if you land during the day, and it drops you in the middle of town. Taxis and rideshares wait outside the terminal and make more sense at night or with heavy bags. Watch which terminal you arrive at, since international and domestic flights are handled separately, and leave room if you are connecting onward within Australia.

Currency

AUD (A$)

Power sockets

Type I · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

000

Calling code

+61

Internet domain

.au

Population of Brisbane

2.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide which London airport you leave from, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City all serve this route.
• Check whether your fare includes a checked bag, especially on the low-cost ticket, and add the cost before comparing.
• If your trip is split across separate tickets, leave a generous gap at the connection in case the first flight runs late.
• Confirm your entry documents for Australia before you book, as you cannot board without them.
• Compare the price calendar month by month instead of assuming your travel month is the cheapest.
• Count the total journey time with the stop, not just the hours in the air.