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$535+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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— ATH
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southeast Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 25/520:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/608:55
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops63h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,330
Mon 20/420:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 05m
Scoot
Mon 27/408:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 6/3$1,340
Sat 18/420:35
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/408:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,345
Thu 11/619:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/614:15
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,348
Tue 9/619:40
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops59h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/714:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,350
Thu 21/513:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 40m
Scoot
Fri 5/608:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 6/3$1,351
Thu 21/513:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 40m
Scoot
Sun 7/608:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 7/3$1,353
Sun 7/613:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/608:55
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,357
Fri 4/920:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 05m
Scoot
Fri 16/1008:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 7/3$1,372
Thu 30/713:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 40m
Scoot
Fri 4/908:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 9/3$1,374
Sun 3/513:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/508:55
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,375
Sat 4/421:35
SYD
-
SOF
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/418:30
SOF
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,381

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Find flight deals to Southeast Europe

Find the latest flights to Southeast Europe in 2026, 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 10 March 2026.

Return from

$1,330

One-way from

$535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,676
25/5-26/6
  • 25/5-26/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 105h 30m total
  • Sydney to Athens
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 05m total
  • Sydney to Southeast Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

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SydneyTirana

SYD - TIA

SYDTIA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:50-10:40

2 stops45h 50m

Tirana Rinas

Tue 30/6

11:30-06:10

2 stops58h 40m

$1,535

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

21:05-20:30

2 stops30h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

15:40-19:10

2 stops44h 30m

$1,637

SydneyTirana

SYD - TIA

SYDTIA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

15:40-10:40

2 stops27h 00m

Tirana Rinas

Sat 23/5

05:35-06:10

2 stops40h 35m

$1,664

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

20:45-01:35

2 stops35h 50m

Sofia

Mon 27/4

14:40-06:10

2 stops32h 30m

$1,683

SydneyThessaloniki

SYD - SKG

SYDSKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:35-20:25

2 stops30h 50m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Wed 29/4

06:00-19:20

2 stops30h 20m

$1,683

SydneyZagreb

SYD - ZAG

SYDZAG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

14:05-19:55

2 stops37h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 19/6

13:40-06:05

2 stops32h 25m

$1,708

SydneyBelgrade

SYD - BEG

SYDBEG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

15:40-16:15

2 stops32h 35m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Sat 23/5

18:35-06:10

2 stops27h 35m

$1,721
Fastest return journey

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

15:40-12:35

1 stop27h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 22/5

13:50-16:50

1 stop20h 00m

$1,736

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

20:50-23:45

2 stops33h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/10

19:15-05:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,768

SydneyThessaloniki

SYD - SKG

SYDSKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

21:05-20:25

2 stops30h 20m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Sat 14/11

09:30-19:50

2 stops25h 20m

$1,775

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southeast Europe

How long is the flight to Southeast Europe?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Southeast Europe takes 28 hours 19 minutes. Flights to Southeast Europe from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Southeast Europe are Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,466
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,474
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,107
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,431

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,249 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Europe

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast 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 Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

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

  • How much is a return flight to Southeast Europe?

    A return flight to Southeast Europe will typically cost around $211, however they can be found for as little as $114.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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