British Airways is launching direct flights from London to the world's best city

"In January 2027, British Airways is launching brand-new flights from London Heathrow Airport straight to Melbourne - aka the city that crowned best on the planet right now. BA's new route starts on January 9 2027, so there's still plenty of time to save up."

"Now, while British Airways' new LHR-MEL route is direct, it isn't non-stop. Planes will make a pit-stop in Kuala Lumpur to refuel before taking off again for Down Under. It's less time-consuming than getting a connecting flight."

"According to a BA press release, with flight paths shifting with world politics, and the demand for long-haul travel staying sky-high, airlines are expanding routes. This new route is part of a wider long-haul expansion that'll also see more flights to places like Cape Town, Tokyo and the Caribbean."

British Airways is expanding its long-haul flight network with a new route from London Heathrow to Melbourne beginning January 9, 2027. The flights will be direct but include a refueling stop in Kuala Lumpur, offering a more convenient alternative to connecting flights. Melbourne's status as Time Out's top-ranked city and its hosting of major sporting events including the Australian Open and Australian Grand Prix in 2027 make it an ideal destination. This expansion is part of BA's broader strategy to add routes to Cape Town, Tokyo, and Caribbean destinations, responding to sustained demand for long-haul travel and shifting global flight paths.

Read at Time Out London