A direct flight connecting Sydney to London is coming in October 2027.
Britain's appetite for the journey itself, not just the destination, has never been sharper. From the ultra-luxurious Britannic sleeper train to Lumo's no-fuss London to Scotland service, we're truly in the golden era of travelling in style. Qantas, however, is about to take that idea and push it to its limits, as it unveils something revolutionary: a 21-hour plane journey across the world with no layovers.
The airline has announced the launch of the world's longest direct flight, connecting London to Sydney in a single, seamless hop – all from the comfort of a pretty swanky new aircraft.
Everything You Need To Know About Qantas' Direct London To Sydney Flight
What Is The Direct Qantas Flight From Sydney To London?
Qantas will launch a nonstop London to Sydney service in October 2027. Travelling 11,000 miles in 21 hours, this will be the world's longest direct commercial flight.
How Much Does The Qantas London To Sydney Flight Cost?
The fares for this flight will be about 20% higher than the current popular route, which connects through Singapore:
- Economy: from £2,000 return
- Premium economy: from £4,000 return
- Business class: from £8,000 return
- First class: from £14,000
Tickets are expected to go on sale in February 2027.
What's So Special About The Qantas A350?
Qantas didn't just make the seats slightly larger and call it a day, they designed a bespoke jet for the epic journey with some really interesting features to make your ultra long-haul more manageable, including:
- A wellbeing zone to stretch out
- Cabin lighting that mimics the sunrise and sunset
- Specially timed meals to try to fight against jet lag
- Six types of seats, from basic economy to suites with a bed and 32-inch TV
- Wifi throughout
- An extra-big engine to handle the longer distance
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