Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and well regarded as being a thriving cultural city, making it the perfect place for First Class passengers to book flights to. Melbourne is home to a large amount of museums, galleries and theatres allowing people to enjoy the arts, as well as being home to a large business district.
When to Travel to Melbourne
Melbourne is often talked about has having all four seasons occur in just a single day. This is most common in the early springtime and the autumn when weather changes frequently. Despite this however, First Class passengers who will be booking flights to the city, are advised to visit in the spring and autumn time due to the fact that there are no extremities in the weather such as high temperatures or lots of humidity. In the summer however, Melbourne experiences thunderstorms frequently and the occasional snow shower in winter.
Where to Stay in Melbourne
Melbourne is home to a variety of luxury hotels, perfect for First Class passengers booking flights to the city to stay in. Hotels are located in two main areas of the city – South Melbourne and near the Royal Botanic Gardens. Examples of five star hotels that can be found around these areas are The Langham hotel, The Sebel Melbourne, The Hilton hotel and The Como Melbourne hotel.
Best Places for Dinner in Melbourne
Melbourne also has an abundance of fine dining restaurants located around the city, in particular,around the city centre for First Class passengers to enjoy. These restaurants draw on a range of influences and inspiration from dishes around the world and there is something to suit each First Class passenger’s taste buds. These restaurants that are regarded as the finest in the city include The Mint Bar and Restaurant, Fifteen Melbourne and Vue de Monde.
Flying First Class from the UK
First Class passengers should take note that it takes a long time to reach Melbourne from London, with flights taking up to 22 hours. There are airlines that will offer both direct and non-direct flights to the city. Non-direct flights often go via China and stop for a short while in Singapore. There are many popular airlines First Class travellers can book flights with to fly to Melbourne; these include Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad. All these flights leave from London and fly to Melbourne Airport which is located 22 kilometres from the city centre.
Other Useful Information about Melbourne
First Class passengers booking flights to Melbourne will be able to travel around the city quickly and conveniently with the use of the taxi cabs in the city. Yellow taxi cabs are frequently spotted in the city centre, but much less in the suburbs. Fares are prepaid between the times of 10pm and 5am, with passengers paying an estimated fare in advance, which is corrected when the passengers reaches their destination. There are two main taxi services in Melbourne; Black Cabs and Silver Top – both provide taxi cabs that run on a standard metre. First Class passengers can also choose to walk around the city, as often this is just as quick and convenient as using a taxi.
