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$732+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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— ATH
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
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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 8 June 2026.

Tue 28/715:40
SYD
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ZAG
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/817:50
ZAG
-
SYD
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,499
Tue 7/715:40
SYD
-
ZAG
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/808:15
ZAG
-
SYD
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,524
Thu 15/1020:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1114:30
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,679
Tue 4/806:00
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/809:00
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,687
Tue 4/813:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Scoot
Wed 16/909:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 4/6$1,689
Fri 24/707:00
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/809:00
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,690
Fri 10/720:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 10m
Scoot
Wed 2/909:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 7/6$1,693
Tue 21/713:00
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop25h 45m
Scoot
Mon 7/909:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 4/6$1,699
Wed 5/820:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/814:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,700
Thu 6/819:40
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/814:15
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,702
Thu 11/620:35
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/609:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,703
Fri 12/620:35
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/609:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,705

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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 8 June 2026.

Return from

$1,683

One-way from

$732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,274
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 19/8-16/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Sydney to Athens
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Southeast Europe
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySofia

SYD - SOF

SYDSOF

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

15:50-11:25

1 stop28h 35m

Sofia

Mon 16/11

12:30-06:50

1 stop33h 20m

$1,736

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

10:05-12:00

3 stops32h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 18/9

08:10-09:00

2 stops41h 50m

$1,761

SydneyZagreb

SYD - ZAG

SYDZAG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

15:40-10:40

2 stops27h 00m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 18/8

15:15-16:50

3 stops41h 35m

$1,775

SydneyZagreb

SYD - ZAG

SYDZAG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

10:05-10:40

3 stops32h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Wed 16/9

17:55-18:25

2 stops40h 30m

$1,777

SydneyZagreb

SYD - ZAG

SYDZAG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

15:40-11:30

2 stops27h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 27/7

18:00-06:10

2 stops28h 10m

$2,010

SydneyBelgrade

SYD - BEG

SYDBEG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

20:50-17:10

3 stops28h 20m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Sun 6/9

00:45-16:50

2 stops32h 05m

$2,030

SydneySkopje

SYD - SKP

SYDSKP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

12:45-07:55

2 stops29h 10m

Skopje

Mon 16/11

08:45-19:35

2 stops24h 50m

$2,042

SydneyBelgrade

SYD - BEG

SYDBEG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

21:30-22:15

2 stops58h 45m

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Mon 2/11

17:55-06:35

2 stops26h 40m

$2,045

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

12:00-14:10

2 stops35h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 15/11

15:10-10:00

2 stops33h 50m

$2,096

SydneySkopje

SYD - SKP

SYDSKP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

11:40-07:55

2 stops28h 15m

Skopje

Wed 9/9

08:45-06:45

2 stops38h 00m

$2,100

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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 30 hours 41 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 $1,461
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,341
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,077
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,410

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Southeast Europe?

The price you pay for your flight to Southeast Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 8 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Southeast Europe, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. 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
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,450 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

MNL - DXB

I've never had any problems with Emirates so from the assist to the crew and arrival I have nothing but high praise .I make a point in thanking the people for taking care of me .They are a credit to the company

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 $381, however they can be found for as little as $153.

  • 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 25 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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