$579+ Cheap flights to Europe

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Flights to Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Europe

Sun 18/1011:05 -
2 stops27h 55m
Mon 30/1113:35 -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 16/10$1,179
Wed 4/1111:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Wed 25/1114:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 15/10$1,183
Mon 26/1022:05 -
1 stop41h 05m
Mon 16/1114:25 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 15/10$1,200
Sun 1/1111:25 -
1 stop27h 45m
Sun 8/1114:25 -
1 stop38h 55m
Deal found 16/10$1,202
Thu 29/1010:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Wed 25/1114:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 17/10$1,209
Sun 18/1015:40 -
1 stop28h 55m
Mon 30/1113:55 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 17/10$1,210
Thu 29/1010:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 15/1114:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 15/10$1,212
Sat 7/1121:25 -
1 stop41h 15m
Fri 27/1115:40 -
1 stop39h 25m
Deal found 17/10$1,213
Tue 17/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sun 27/1214:55 -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 12/10$1,215
Sat 21/1121:25 -
1 stop41h 15m
Mon 28/1215:40 -
1 stop39h 25m
Deal found 12/10$1,216
Mon 26/1021:30 -
1 stop42h 40m
Wed 18/1113:35 -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 14/10$1,218
Tue 27/1012:00 -
1 stop40h 40m
Tue 10/1120:40 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 17/10$1,235

Find flight deals to Europe

Return from

$1,400

One-way from

$579

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,694

Good round-trip deal

$1,917 or less

Good one-way deal

$971 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Sydney to London
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 21/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 10m total
  • Sydney to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2026
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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SydneyAmsterdam

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

SYDAMS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

11:05-18:40

2 stops40h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$632

SydneyDublin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUB Dublin

SYDDUB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

15:10-19:05

2 stops38h 55m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$653

SydneyRome

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - FCO Rome Fiumicino

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

21:30-17:40

1 stop30h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$661

SydneyAthens

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

20:50-06:15

1 stop41h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$662

SydneyAmsterdam

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

SYDAMS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

21:35-18:55

1 stop30h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$678

SydneyAmsterdam

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

SYDAMS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:35-18:30

3 stops53h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$681

SydneyDublin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DUB Dublin

SYDDUB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

12:00-06:15

1 stop29h 15m

Dublin

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$685

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGW London Gatwick

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

12:00-06:40

1 stop28h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$692

SydneyLondon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGW London Gatwick

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

10:30-06:20

1 stop30h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$725

SydneyParis

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

SYDCDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

20:50-07:45

1 stop43h 55m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$741

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Best time to book a flight to Europe

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Cheapflights Insights

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 25 hours 4 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Europe?

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

Rainfall in Europe 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

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).

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

The price you pay for your flight to Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

The most popular places in Europe to fly to are United Kingdom, Italy, Türkiye (Turkey), France and Germany.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andChina Southern 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Europe.

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

    London Luton is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe. One-way flights to London Luton typically cost $19, while return flights cost around $42.

  • How much is a return flight to Europe?

    A return flight to Europe will typically cost around $141, however they can be found for as little as $141.

  • 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 40 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. New Elegant 3 Bedroom Apt Near Ifema Airport is the closest property to Madrid Barajas (0.0 km away from Madrid Barajas).

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