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Cheap Flights to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop$1,435
Paris
Paris2 stops$1,150
Rome
Rome1 stop$968
Athens
Athens1 stop$1,016
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$1,093
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$1,202
Milan
Milan1 stop$862
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,301
Barcelona
Barcelona1 stop$1,068
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$1,320
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$868
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main2 stops$1,220
Lisbon
Lisbon3 stops$1,402
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$1,083
Munich
Munich1 stop$853
Copenhagen
Copenhagen3 stops$1,320
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$1,040
Helsinki
Helsinki3 stops$1,422
Warsaw
Warsaw1 stop$837
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,446
London
London1 stop$1,435
Paris
Paris2 stops$1,150
Rome
Rome1 stop$968
Athens
Athens1 stop$1,016
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops$1,093
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$1,202
Milan
Milan1 stop$862
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,301
Barcelona
Barcelona1 stop$1,068
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$1,320
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$868
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main2 stops$1,220
Lisbon
Lisbon3 stops$1,402
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$1,083
Munich
Munich1 stop$853
Copenhagen
Copenhagen3 stops$1,320
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$1,040
Helsinki
Helsinki3 stops$1,422
Warsaw
Warsaw1 stop$837
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,446

Book Cheap Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Europe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Europe

Tue, 10 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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11:25 - 07:10
MEL
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IST
27h 45m1 stop
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16:00 - 20:20
IST
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MEL
20h 20m1 stop
$1,284China Southern
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
China Southern Logo
11:25 - 06:40
MEL
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IST
27h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:00 - 09:40
IST
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MEL
33h 40m2 stops
$1,286China Southern
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 26 Jun
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 08:00
MEL
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IST
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
14:00 - 09:00
IST
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MEL
36h 00m1 stop
$1,316China Eastern
Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 06:35
PER
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LHR
22h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:40 - 11:55
LHR
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PER
19h 15m1 stop
$1,526Qatar Airways
Sat, 24 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
08:30 - 15:00
PER
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LHR
38h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 22:55
LHR
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PER
27h 55m1 stop
$1,532Cathay Pacific
Sat, 24 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:25 - 20:10
PER
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LHR
27h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 22:55
LHR
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PER
22h 05m1 stop
$1,534Cathay Pacific
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:35 - 16:40
MEL
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LGW
28h 05m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 19:40
LGW
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MEL
41h 05m2 stops
$1,574Turkish Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Fri, 15 May
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 06:30
MEL
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LGW
29h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
18:40 - 09:00
LGW
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MEL
29h 20m1 stop
$1,577China Eastern
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:30 - 22:10
MEL
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STN
31h 40m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 08:10
STN
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MEL
36h 20m2 stops
$1,593Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 05:55
SYD
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LGW
25h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 06:50
LGW
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SYD
29h 45m1 stop
$1,642Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Europe

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, at $1,762 return. The most popular route is Perth (PER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,768.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Europe is October, when tickets cost $1,604 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,535 and $2,050 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Europe?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is Istanbul Airport (IST), with an average flight price of $1,086.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$603
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Istanbul Airport

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Which visa do I need to enter Europe?

    Australians travelling to countries in the Schengen area do not need to obtain a visa if they are staying for less than 90 days within a 180-day period. The Schengen area comprises 26 European countries and allows travellers to move between member countries without having to apply for separate visas. Australians must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months after the planned departure date.

  • Which airport should I fly into for Southern Europe?

    Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy, is the main airport serving the southern part of Europe. The airport is a hub for ITA Airways and offers connections to several domestic and international destinations from here. You can also fly into Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in Spain, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Portugal or Athens International Airport (ATH) in Greece, depending on your final destination city.

  • What is the recommended way to find cheap flights to Europe?

    Get great deals on your flights to Europe by booking your airfare in advance. Some airlines release tickets up to a year in advance, and you can take advantage of early-bird specials. If your travel dates are flexible, try searching different dates for cheaper flights. If you’re travelling from Sydney to Paris, flights with two layovers are usually cheaper than flights that only stop once.

  • Which airport should I fly into in Berlin?

    One major international airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), serves Berlin. Therefore, when visiting this city, the likely destination airport is Berlin Airport. The airport is near Berlin's city centre and offers various transport options, making it ideal.

  • Where can I stop along the way if I'm travelling from Australia to Europe?

    Depending on where you’re travelling, you will have at least one stop along the way from Australia to Europe. Emirates and Qantas Airways offer flights from Melbourne to Rome with a layover in Dubai. If you have booked a flight from Sydney to Helsinki, you can find flights that layover in Singapore or Doha.

  • Which airport in Paris should I fly to from Australia?

    When flying to Paris from Australia, consider flying to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the main international gateway in Paris. The airport has various transport options to the city centre and the rest of Paris, including buses, trains and taxis. You can also fly into Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), serving smaller airlines, including Wizz Air and Ryanair.

  • Where should I travel if I want to see the Northern Lights?

    If you would like to see the Northern Lights, book a flight to Finland or Iceland between October and March. You will find plenty of flights from Melbourne to Copenhagen or Reykjavik on Qatar Airways, Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines. The popular months for Australian travellers to visit Scandinavia are June, July and August.  

  • Which airport should I fly into when visiting Prague?

    When flying to Prague, the departure airports in Australia will be Sydney Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). You will land at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), the leading international airport in Prague, offering direct and connecting international flights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,051. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $2,286 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $2,029 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,389.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Europe? 25% of our users found return tickets to Europe for the following prices or less: From Sydney $3,235
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Europe flight deals.
  • If you prefer to travel directly, you can find a few long-haul flights from Australia to Europe. Qantas Airways operates Dreamliner flights from Melbourne and Sydney to London, and you can also book seasonal flights from Perth.
  • If you are flying to Europe for the Irish Emigration Museum, consider flying to Dublin Airport (DUB). You can have stopovers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The airport has buses and Dublin Area Rapid Transit trains providing ground transportation to the museum.
  • If you are travelling to Europe from Melbourne or Sydney and hoping to visit a few different cities, Amsterdam is a great base due to its central location. Schiphol Airport (AMS) offers regular flights to other European capitals and also has plenty of connections by train.
  • London is one of the most visited cities in Europe. When flying to London, the ideal destination airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The airport handles most direct and connecting flights from Australia. You can also opt for London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
  • Many Australians consider a backpacking trip through Europe a rite of passage. To save money on flights, you should consider flying into one city and flying out from another. For example, travellers departing from Perth can book a flight to London. From there, you can travel to Paris, Berlin, Prague and Athens before flying back to Australia from Rome.
  • If you have always wanted to see the rolling countryside of Tuscany, ride the canals of Venice or eat pizza in Naples, you can fly to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) from most Australian capitals. Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways operate regular flights. Once you arrive in Rome, you can take a train to your destination.
  • Christmas is a charming time to see Europe – Prague, Vienna, Cologne and Basel are some of the most popular destinations. If you want to save on airfares, fly out of Australia during the first week of December and book your return flight between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3447 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

10.0 ExcellentJessica, Dec 2025
KUL - DXB
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Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

The flight attendants were generally rude. I requested a blanket for my toddler and didn’t receive the blanket until about about 3 hours later into the flight after multiple asks for different crew!

My seat number was changed unilaterally after confirmed online checkin from widow to aisle. This applies to the Istanbul-Port louis flight. Seat was also changed for the Antalya-Istanbul flight but this was because of aircraft change, I was informed. That flight was delayed because of a technical problem with the original aircraft.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

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