$677+ Cheap flights to Europe

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Flights to Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Mon 8/611:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 17/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,193
Sun 14/610:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 27/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,196
Tue 26/511:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 8/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,207
Mon 1/620:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 23/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/5$1,214
Mon 1/620:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 6/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5$1,222
Mon 12/1021:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop23h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/1114:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,226
Thu 21/511:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 13/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,228
Sun 17/510:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 30/514:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/4$1,229
Fri 28/810:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 12/914:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,235
Sat 6/610:00
SYD
-
IST
2 stops53h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 17/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,237
Tue 16/611:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 27/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,240
Mon 20/719:45
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:30
FCO
-
SYD
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,294

Find flight deals to Europe

Find the latest flights to 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 3 May 2026.

Return from

$1,401

One-way from

$677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,530

Good round-trip deal

$1,899 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,082 or less
1/6-14/6
  • 1/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Sydney to London
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 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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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 3 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Europe that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

20:30-08:10

1 stop42h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 10/6

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,336

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 16/9

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,554

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/6

10:00-08:10

2 stops53h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 20/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,561

SydneyParis

SYD - CDG

SYDCDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

21:30-07:55

1 stop42h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 18/9

10:40-06:10

1 stop35h 30m

$1,744

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

11:00-15:00

1 stop37h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

11:35-08:00

2 stops35h 25m

$1,756

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

14:35-18:25

2 stops35h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 30/6

10:45-19:10

2 stops24h 25m

$1,759
Fastest return journey

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/9

21:30-13:05

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 18/10

14:10-06:35

1 stop32h 25m

$1,763

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/6

09:45-07:25

1 stop30h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/7

10:25-08:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,821

SydneyParis

SYD - CDG

SYDCDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

11:15-07:00

2 stops28h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 8/11

11:35-09:50

1 stop36h 15m

$1,849

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

21:05-08:55

2 stops42h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/9

22:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

$1,871

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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

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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Europe?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Europe takes 30 hours 45 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 Hainan Airlines, Air China and AirAsia X.

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 3 May 2026.
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 3 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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

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

    Athens Eleftherios V. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost $10, while return flights cost around $26.

  • How much is a return flight to Europe?

    A return flight to Europe will typically cost around $485, however they can be found for as little as $162.

  • 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 Kastrup Copenhagen have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kastrup Copenhagen?

    Yes. Kastrup Copenhagen has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport is the closest property to Kastrup Copenhagen (0.0 km away from Kastrup Copenhagen).

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