$714+ 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 13 May 2026.

Mon 1/608:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops28h 50m
China Southern
Thu 11/614:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop35h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 10/5$1,234
Sun 7/620:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 7/714:00
IST
-
SYD
3 stops35h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5$1,235
Sun 7/620:30
SYD
-
IST
1 stop42h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 29/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5$1,239
Tue 21/721:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops39h 50m
China Southern
Wed 2/914:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 11/5$1,241
Sun 14/611:00
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 30/614:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop39h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/5$1,242
Mon 1/608:45
SYD
-
IST
2 stops28h 50m
China Southern
Mon 8/615:30
IST
-
SYD
2 stops33h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 10/5$1,243
Sun 2/810:05
SYD
-
IST
2 stops27h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 6/914:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/5$1,255
Fri 22/510:05
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 10m
China Southern
Thu 11/614:20
IST
-
SYD
1 stop22h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 11/5$1,259
Sun 1/1116:35
SYD
-
IST
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 14/1114:00
IST
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5$1,260
Thu 14/507:55
SYD
-
IST
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/517:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,261
Wed 13/507:55
SYD
-
IST
1 stop39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:30
IST
-
SYD
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,263
Sat 6/615:40
SYD
-
IST
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/614:10
IST
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,266

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 13 May 2026.

Return from

$1,408

One-way from

$714

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,551

Good round-trip deal

$1,975 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,079 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • Sydney to London
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/6
  • 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 ($50 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 13 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:00-08:10

2 stops53h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 19/6

14:00-09:00

1 stop36h 00m

$1,340

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

16:35-12:55

1 stop28h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 28/10

14:00-06:35

1 stop32h 35m

$1,393

SydneyFrankfurt am Main

SYD - FRA

SYDFRA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

15:40-06:55

1 stop23h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/9

21:55-16:50

1 stop34h 55m

$1,502

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 5/7

14:00-08:00

3 stops59h 00m

$1,585

SydneyFrankfurt am Main

SYD - FRA

SYDFRA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

11:00-06:05

1 stop27h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/9

14:30-08:00

3 stops57h 30m

$1,631

SydneyFrankfurt am Main

SYD - FRA

SYDFRA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

21:00-17:40

1 stop28h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/8

19:40-19:25

1 stop39h 45m

$1,643

SydneyFrankfurt am Main

SYD - FRA

SYDFRA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

21:00-17:40

1 stop28h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/8

19:40-19:25

1 stop39h 45m

$1,643

SydneyLondon

SYD - LGW

SYDLGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

20:50-07:25

1 stop43h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/8

10:25-08:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,686

SydneyIstanbul

SYD - IST

SYDIST

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

10:05-07:00

2 stops27h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 10/8

14:00-12:35

1 stop39h 35m

$1,726

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

14:35-18:25

2 stops35h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 13/6

10:45-20:30

2 stops25h 45m

$1,732

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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 31 hours 38 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, XiamenAir 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 13 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 13 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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, XiamenAir 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 $228, however they can be found for as little as $228.

  • 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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