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$675+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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— ATH
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Mon 13/719:45
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop44h 10m
Air China
Mon 10/814:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop41h 35m
Air China
Deal found 15/4$1,521
Wed 13/512:00
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/714:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,529
Thu 3/919:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop44h 15m
Air China
Fri 18/914:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop41h 35m
Air China
Deal found 16/4$1,535
Sat 6/615:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/614:25
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,538
Tue 13/1020:40
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1114:15
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,543
Sun 3/515:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/607:20
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,549
Sun 17/510:05
SYD
-
ATH
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/508:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,550
Sun 3/519:40
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops59h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/506:30
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops49h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,553
Wed 20/513:00
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/609:00
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,556
Sun 3/515:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 24/507:20
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,557
Wed 6/515:40
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 31/507:20
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,561
Sun 18/1016:40
SYD
-
SKG
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1122:00
SKG
-
SYD
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,581

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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 19 April 2026.

Return from

$1,521

One-way from

$675

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,896
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/7-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 85h 45m total
  • Sydney to Athens
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Sydney to Southeast Europe
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

22:05-20:30

2 stops30h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/12

09:50-19:50

2 stops25h 00m

$1,840

SydneyThessaloniki

SYD - SKG

SYDSKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

21:05-20:25

2 stops30h 20m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Mon 31/8

21:15-19:10

2 stops38h 55m

$1,884

SydneySkopje

SYD - SKP

SYDSKP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/7

21:05-19:25

2 stops30h 20m

Skopje

Wed 9/9

08:45-19:10

2 stops26h 25m

$1,957

SydneySkopje

SYD - SKP

SYDSKP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

21:05-07:55

2 stops42h 50m

Skopje

Wed 9/9

08:45-19:10

2 stops26h 25m

$1,957

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/9

21:05-14:35

2 stops24h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 30/9

12:40-19:20

2 stops47h 40m

$1,973

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

15:40-13:05

2 stops28h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 2/10

07:20-05:35

1 stop39h 15m

$1,981

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

21:30-06:15

1 stop39h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 23/8

13:50-06:10

1 stop33h 20m

$1,989
Fastest return journey

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

20:45-14:15

1 stop24h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 14/10

17:10-07:10

1 stop30h 00m

$2,034

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

21:05-03:05

2 stops37h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/9

03:55-19:10

2 stops32h 15m

$2,070

SydneyBucharest

SYD - OTP

SYDOTP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

21:30-23:10

2 stops32h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 13/10

02:20-09:00

2 stops46h 40m

$2,076

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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 1 minute. 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 $1,435
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,612
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,075
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,373

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 19 April 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
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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 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 $220, however they can be found for as little as $187.

  • 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 40 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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