What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Europe?

China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Scoot are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Europe

Which airlines fly to Europe?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from Melbourne according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 28 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Europe on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne and Europe is 3 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Europe?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Europe were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Europe?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Europe is 33 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Europe?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Europe.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Europe?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Europe can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Europe. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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21:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 19:20IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,265China Southern

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

20:40 - 08:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:45 - 15:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,288Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:40 - 08:20MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:45 - 15:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,293Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:20 - 07:00MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

42h 40m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

13:05 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

41h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,299Sichuan Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

20:20 - 07:00MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

42h 40m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

13:05 - 14:10FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

41h 05m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,299Sichuan Airlines

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17:00 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

34h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Beijing Capital

19:50 - 15:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,300Multiple Airlines

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20:15 - 17:50MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

31h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:50 - 18:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

36h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,309Multiple Airlines

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11:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 12:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,310China Eastern

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 27 Sep

12:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:35 - 14:05IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,310China Eastern

Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

10:20 - 07:15MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,317China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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19:40 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 14:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

33h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,298Air China

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19:40 - 08:00MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

44h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 18:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

38h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,309Multiple Airlines

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11:00 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

40h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:10 - 09:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,312China Eastern

Fri, 7 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

11:00 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

28h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

14:00 - 09:00IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,317China Eastern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

19:40 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 14:25FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

33h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,326Air China

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

21:10 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,344China Southern

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

10:20 - 06:35MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

14:20 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,347China Southern

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

19:40 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

30h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 18:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

38h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,363Multiple Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

21:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,454Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

21:20 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Shenzhen

22:05 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

28h 55m1 stop Shenzhen

$1,471Shenzhen Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

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Air India flights from Melbourne to Europe

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30 Sept

MEL01:30Melbourne

25h 25m

1 stop

AMS18:55Amsterdam Schiphol

14 Oct

AMS20:40Amsterdam Schiphol

39h 00m

1 stop

MEL20:40Melbourne

$1,408

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23 Sept

MEL01:30Melbourne

25h 25m

1 stop

AMS18:55Amsterdam Schiphol

14 Oct

AMS20:40Amsterdam Schiphol

39h 00m

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MEL20:40Melbourne

$1,463

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1 Oct

MEL01:30Melbourne

25h 25m

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AMS18:55Amsterdam Schiphol

15 Oct

AMS20:40Amsterdam Schiphol

39h 00m

1 stop

MEL20:40Melbourne

$1,526

XiamenAir flights from Melbourne to Europe

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2 Dec

MEL12:25Melbourne

39h 05m

1 stop

AMS17:30Amsterdam Schiphol

3 Dec

AMS20:30Amsterdam Schiphol

27h 55m

1 stop

MEL10:25Melbourne

$1,489

XiamenAir

5 Sept

MEL11:35Melbourne

38h 55m

1 stop

AMS18:30Amsterdam Schiphol

18 Sept

AMS21:30Amsterdam Schiphol

28h 05m

1 stop

MEL09:35Melbourne

$1,516

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$1,288

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$1,299

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$1,309

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1 stop39h 40m

$1,310

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12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

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1 stop40h 30m

$1,310

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1 stop35h 20m

$1,317

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Europe?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Europe from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,534. If you aren’t able to travel to Europe during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,600.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Europe flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around $1,863 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from Melbourne for as low as $1,638 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Europe flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	20h 05m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Europe	4,106 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Europe takes 20h 05m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Europe on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 4,106 airports in Europe. From Melbourne there are direct flights to London Heathrow (LHR), Istanbul (IST).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Europe

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Europe?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Europe were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Europe?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Europe is 33 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Europe?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Europe.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Europe?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Europe can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Europe. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Europe

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $736	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $872	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 469 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $950	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 68 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $952	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,892 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $1,015	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 47 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Scoot	PriceFrom $1,095	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 327 reviews	Search Scoot flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,164	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 838 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom $1,234	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 283 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,266	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,427 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom $1,271	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 26 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Europe with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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