$586+ Cheap flights to Europe

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CDG
1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 3/1209:45CDG - SYD
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,510
Mon 1/1213:30SYD - CDG
2 stops38h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1212:25CDG - SYD
3 stops36h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/11$1,513
Tue 25/1121:30SYD - CDG
1 stop43h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1109:45CDG - SYD
1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,525
Mon 1/1221:30SYD - CDG
1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1209:45CDG - SYD
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,551
Fri 28/1121:30SYD - CDG
1 stop43h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1221:15CDG - SYD
1 stop34h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,571
Mon 1/1221:30SYD - LHR
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1219:20LHR - SYD
1 stop24h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,571
Tue 25/1115:50SYD - LGW
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1210:30LGW - SYD
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,597
Mon 1/1221:30SYD - LHR
1 stop44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1220:25LHR - SYD
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,607
Wed 26/1115:15SYD - LHR
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1222:05LHR - SYD
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/11$1,610
Sun 30/1115:15SYD - MXP
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/1211:55MXP - SYD
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/11$1,616
Tue 2/1216:35SYD - LHR
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:25LHR - SYD
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,616
Mon 1/1216:35SYD - LHR
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1217:40LHR - SYD
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,622

Flights to Europe in 2025

Find the latest flights to Europe in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 November 2025.

Return from

$1,507

One-way from

$586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,702

Good round-trip deal

$1,614 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,443 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 15m total
  • Sydney to London
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 15m total
  • Sydney to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Europe.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Europe.

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Locate flights to Europe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Europe that are best for you.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyParis

SYD - CDG

SYDCDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

12:15-21:00

1 stop42h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 24/3

10:20-07:40

1 stop35h 20m

$1,525

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

08:10-07:10

1 stop31h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 29/1

15:20-06:35

2 stops31h 15m

$1,537

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

21:10-18:20

2 stops29h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 14/6

15:10-19:15

2 stops44h 05m

$1,596

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

21:10-08:45

2 stops43h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 9/5

06:50-19:15

2 stops28h 25m

$1,596

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

21:15-16:10

2 stops29h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/3

17:05-19:20

2 stops39h 15m

$1,633

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

21:15-16:10

2 stops29h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/3

17:05-19:20

2 stops39h 15m

$1,633

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,660

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 14/3

02:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$1,680

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

02:00-20:35

1 stop34h 35m

$1,688

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

22:15-16:35

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

17:10-07:55

1 stop30h 45m

$1,717

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Best time to book a flight to Europe

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Europe

How long is the flight to Europe?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Europe takes 32 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Europe from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Europe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Europe should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Europe are Hainan Airlines, Scoot and Air China.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Europe?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Europe in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 November 2025.
The most popular places in Europe to fly to are United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, France and Germany.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Europe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

FAQs about flying to Europe

What is the best way to travel around Europe

This really depends on your budget, how much time you have, and where you fancy going. Europe is easy to travel as it is incredibly well connected by bus, train, and road networks. Nowadays, you can of course grab a cheap budget flight to anywhere within the continent. You might also consider a coach tour or cruise of a specific region. Train travel is safe and relatively cheap. All major cities are connected. If you fancy driving, there are any number of car hire companies throughout Europe. Road networks are well-maintained, safe and easy to navigate.

  • What are some things to do in Europe?

    Unless you have unlimited time and money, it would be impossible to experience everything Europe has to offer in one trip. However, popular city-break destinations include Paris, Rome, and Barcelona. For a more active holiday, you could visit the Alps which span the borders of five countries. Or for a more relaxing pace, you could head south to the Mediterranean and enjoy the sensational range of cultures and cuisines. For a dream holiday, book your flight to Europe now.

  • How long is the flight to Europe?

    Flights from Australia to Europe might seem daunting, but with so much to see, it’s worth the trip. The following selection will give you an idea of flight times. From Sydney Kingsford Smith, you can reach Oslo Gardermoen Intl. Airport in Europe’s northeast in around 19h 50min. Or when comparing flights to Europe, you could also fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Intl. in the northwest from Brisbane Intl. in 18h 46min. From Melbourne Intl. Airport you can fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in 20h 20min. Flights from Sydney to Athens Eleftherios Intl. Airport take 19h 55min. And from Melbourne you can fly to Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport in 20h 30min. It’s a great time to book cheap flights to Europe.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to Europe?

    No matter where you book flights to in Europe, you will ned a valid passport. You must have at least three months left on your passport, and it should have been issued within the last ten years. Be aware that flights to countries within the EU will have different entry requirements than those outside of the block. Within the EU, you will not need a visa to enter any country. If you are planning on driving, you should bring your valid driving licence. Those with a paper licence may need an International Driver’s Licence (IDP) which should be arranged before travelling. Concerning health insurance, a policy with adequate cover is advised. European Health Insurance Cards are still valid up until their individual expiry date. Make sure to check individual countries entry requirements before booking cheap flights to Europe.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Europe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, XiamenAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Europe.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe?

    Barcelona-El Prat is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe. One-way flights to Barcelona-El Prat typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $29.

  • How much is a return flight to Europe?

    A return flight to Europe will typically cost around $201, however they can be found for as little as $126.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Europe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Europe, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Madrid Barajas have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Madrid Barajas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Madrid Barajas?

    Yes. Madrid Barajas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostelfly is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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