These last-minute flights to Europe over summer start from just $839 return
Departs from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Europe's sunniest spots.
Air China has extended its sale on last-minute Europe fares with flights from three Australian cities, namely Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, starting at just $839 return.
The news is all uphill from there with the full-service airline offering travel from 21 June through to 15 December, allowing you to bask in the sunkissed summer rays of the northern hemisphere on the cheap.
Flights are available to Barcelona, Milan, Athens, Rome, Budapest, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Stockholm and Paris with the cheapest journey being awarded to Melbourne to Barcelona at $839 return.
Other sample fares include: Melbourne to Milan from $855, Sydney to Athens from $879 and Brisbane to Rome from $895 return.
All fares come up under $1,100 return (outside of flights to Munich) which is almost unheard of during the peak summer months.
You have until 30 June to secure your seat though at these prices I'd probably be encouraging you to snatch them up sooner as you never know when the promotional seats will sell out. Get yours now through STA Travel.
Alternatively, check the table below for the cheapest flights on Air China available from your home city.
How good are these fares?
- Price: Great. It's difficult to do better than $839 return unless you start turning toward budget airlines like Scoot that can get you in for under $600 return if you're willing to sacrifice baggage, in-flight meals and entertainment, and travel time.
- Travel time: OK. All flights include a stopover in China which you can extend to score two holidays for around the price of one. This increases flight time, though if you play your cards right, transit time can be minimal.
- Airline: Good. Air China is a full-service carrier, though only a 3-star one so while it's not heavily lauded in the industry, it's a far cry from budget.
- Weather: Great. With such a large travel window you can see Europe during summer, autumn and winter. Sadly Christmas dates are excluded from the sale, but when is that new?
A full list of flights to Europe on sale with Air China:
| From | To | Travel dates | Return fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Barcelona | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $839 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Milan | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $855 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Budapest | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $855 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Athens | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $859 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Barcelona | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $859 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Barcelona | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $865 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Milan | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $869 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Budapest | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $874 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Rome | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $875 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Milan | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $875 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Athens | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $879 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Athens | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $879 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Budapest | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $879 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Paris | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $895 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Rome | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $895 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Stockholm | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $895 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Rome | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $895 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Paris | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $912 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Stockholm | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $915 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Stockholm | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $915 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Paris | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $917 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Frankfurt | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $942 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Frankfurt | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $964 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Frankfurt | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $965 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | London | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $999 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | London | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $1,045 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | London | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $1,049 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Melbourne | Munich | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $1,112 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Sydney | Munich | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $1,129 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
| Brisbane | Munich | 21 June - 15 December 2018 | $1,147 | Book your flights with STA Travel |
