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The cheaper the flight you can nab to Europe, the more money you have to spend on Greek-island hopping, sipping cocktails on a Mediterranean beach and cruising down the Seine, amirite?
Find the cheapest deals available and some tips and tricks to help you get the best price on your next flight to Europe here.
Momondo
United Kingdom flights from $1,251 return
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Available on select dates from October – November 2022 to destinations including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. Sample fare is Perth-London with Malaysia Airlines.
Kayak
Europe flights from $576 return
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Available on flights from 20 September – 21 November 2022. Sample fare is Melbourne-Athens with Scoot. Other destinations include London, Istanbul, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam and more.
Singapore Airlines
Europe flights from $1,218 return
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Available on select dates from 1 October 2022 – 25 March 2023 to London, Manchester, Paris and more. Sample fare is Perth-Rome. T&Cs apply.
KLM
Greece flights from $1,682 return
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Available on select travel dates in 2022. Sample fare is Sydney-Athens. T&Cs apply.
KLM
International flights from $1,631 return
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Available on select travel dates in 2022 to Paris, Morocco, Amsterdam, London, Manchester and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Barcelona. T&Cs apply.
Emirates
Worldwide flights from $1,779 return
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Available on select flights in 2022. Destinations include Athens, Dublin, London, Manchester and more. Sample fare is Perth-Dubai.
Emirates
Up to 10% off flights with code
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Available exclusively for students on flights up to 12 months from booking date. Destinations include United Kingdom, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and more. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Up to 10% off your next flight with code
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Available on select flight dates to Amsterdam, Athens, London, Manchester, Los Angeles, New York, Maldives, Dubai and more. Payment must be made via Mastercard. T&Cs apply.
Omio
Book budget flights in Europe from €23
Available on select flights in Europe including Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam and more. Sample price is from Berlin-London with Ryanair.
Etihad Airways
Up to 10% off flights + extra checked baggage
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Available on all travel dates for students. Destinations include Dublin, Paris, Ireland, Abu Dhabi and more. T&Cs apply.
Cheapair
Europe flights from USD$1,662 return
Available on select travel dates to Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and more. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Up to 45% off flights for students
Join and become a member of Student club and receive promo codes on flights. Available for students who are in university or college and aged 18-30. Destinations include London, Paris, Auckland, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
Europe's airport:
European Airports (EU)
Get the best price:
February to April
Book in advance by:
4 weeks
Flights to Europe from Western Australia and South Australia tend to be the cheapest, with fares averaging $1,200–$1,400 return. If you're flying from the east coast of Australia, expect to pay a bit more, with averages between $1,300 and $1,500.
While there are hundreds of airports around Europe, we looked at 4 of the most-searched destinations – London, Paris, Athens and Rome – for Australians to get an idea of what constitutes a good deal on a flight to Europe.
While those prices are the average lows, based on Skyscanner data, we've found many flight sales where prices can dip below the $1,000 mark.
Keep an eye on deals from budget airlines like Scoot, which is known for its cheap-as-chips fares to its 3 European destinations – London, Athens and Berlin. If you're not inclined to fly budget, there are benchmark sale fares between $1,000 and $1,100 from airlines like Qatar, Emirates and Etihad.
The cheapest time to fly to Europe is during Australia's summer months, when it's winter in Europe, from October to April. On average, prices tend to bottom out in February, after the Christmas/New Year holiday season, but before temperatures start to warm up toward the end of March.
To get the best of both worlds – a fair price and fair weather – we suggest travelling during the shoulder season, in May-June or in September-October. If you're travelling to destinations further south in Europe, like Spain, Italy or Greece, you'll still get days in the low-mid 20°C range, fewer crowds than peak summer and lower airfares.
Cheapest months to fly:
February to April
Priciest months to fly:
June to August
Europe's peak season – both in terms of price and crowds – is during Australia's winter months, especially from June to August. This is when Europe is at its warmest, so if you're set on a beach holiday then you may need to pay a premium to get the best weather.
For travel during the European summer (June to August), early bird sales start as early as October and November, but we find some of the cheapest fares are available in January and February.
For European winter (December to February), book flights from March to May.
If you're off to Europe in the summer, airlines usually release their early bird specials during October and November. Keep in mind that peak summer dates in July and August may be blacked out, but June and September should have similar weather in most places.
If you're looking to experience the European winter, airlines usually have early bird sales from March to May to attract travellers after the peak summer season. Aside from over Christmas and New Year, flights are generally much cheaper in winter than in summer.
We find with Europe, the earlier you book, the better – especially if you want to travel to Europe during its warmer months.
Airlines like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar often have early-bird Europe sales in November-December for travel from March-June.
If you're looking to experience the European winter, airlines usually have early bird sales from March to May to attract travellers after the peak summer season. Aside from over Christmas and New Year, flights are generally much cheaper in winter than in summer.
According to KAYAK pricing data for Europe if you book at least 4 weeks in advance you should be able to get a below-average price.
Keep in mind that peak summer dates in July and August may be blacked out, but June and September should have similar weather in most places.
Flight times depend on where you're flying from in Australia, which city you're flying to in Europe and which route you take. Currently, the only direct flight to Europe is between Darwin and London, when flying with Qantas. Otherwise, your flight will include at least 1 stop along the way. Generally, flying through a city in the Middle East, such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Qatar, is the fastest way to get there but Singapore is another common stopover.
The following are the quickest times we could find from major cities in Australia to 4 popular cities in Europe. The length of your trip, especially if there's a stop involved, may be longer based on which day and with which airline you fly.
The cheapest recurring flight prices we've seen to Europe have been to Athens and Berlin with Scoot. We've seen flights to Athens going for less than $600 return, while flights to Berlin have been going for less than $700 return. The airline flies to the 2 European cities from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast via its hub in Singapore.
Qantas is the only airline that flies direct between Europe and Australia. Until June 2022 the only direct route is Darwin to London. At that point the regular Perth to London route will return.
Dozens of other airlines can get you to cities across Europe with 1 stop, including:
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The best time to book flights to Europe for the Christmas holidays is 6 months in advance, in July and August. This is when the sales start to appear. By booking this far in advance, you can save up to 5% on your flight.
But don't worry if you're not ready to book quite yet or you've missed this window of opportunity – you'll still save up to 3% when you book as late as September.
When choosing departure dates, flying out in the first week of December gives you affordable fares. When returning, dates between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are generally quite affordable.
If you plan to spend New Year's in Europe as well, keep in mind that prices peak after 1 January. To cash in on the bargain flights, you'll need to fly back on New Year's Day or on or after 15 January for extra savings.
If you're looking for the best deals (and fewest stops on your journey from Australia), it's best to look into flights to major cities in Europe. They'll also be more likely to be serviced with more airlines, meaning more competition on fares and lower prices. Based on what we've seen from flight sales, look for flights into the following cities:
If you're travelling to a Schengen Area country, which includes the 26 countries listed below, you don't need a visa if you're travelling with an Australian passport (or one from New Zealand) if you're planning on staying for 90 days or less. Although a visa isn't needed, it's expected that from some time towards the end of 2022 (there's no set date yet), the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) – a visa waiver program – will come into effect for Australians looking to travel to a Schengen zone country.
See the rules for travelling overseas by country.
Schengen Area countries:
The best time to book flights to Europe for the Christmas holidays is 6 months in advance, in July and August. This is when the sales start to appear. By booking this far in advance, you can save up to 5% on your flight.
But don't worry if you're not ready to book quite yet or you've missed this window of opportunity – you'll still save up to 3% when you book as late as September.
When choosing departure dates, flying out in the first week of December gives you affordable fares. When returning, dates between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are generally quite affordable.
Though, if you plan to spend New Year's in Europe as well, keep in mind that prices peak after 1 January. To cash in on the bargain flights, you'll need to fly back on New Year's Day or on or after 15 January for extra savings.
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is it possible to view fares for flights to Europe from Australian cities from Sept 2018 as of today?
Hello,
Unfortunately, it is not possible to view fares for flights to Europe from Australian cities for next September 2018 as of today.
You may check back on our site and check our listed Europe flights in the following months to see the availability for September 2018.
Alternatively, you may contact the airline companies directly to confirm the possibility of booking flights for September 2018.
Cheers
Gru