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

Air China, China Eastern, and Sichuan Airlines 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 34 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 6 per week as of January 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 January 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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06:00 - 08:10

MEL

IST

34h 10m2 stops

20:00 - 08:30

IST

MEL

28h 30m3 stops

$1,191Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

21:40 - 06:10

MEL

IST

40h 30m1 stop

15:30 - 14:30

IST

MEL

39h 00m1 stop

$1,194Sichuan Airlines

Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

20:15 - 08:20

MEL

IST

44h 05m1 stop

01:55 - 08:35

IST

MEL

22h 40m1 stop

$1,197Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb

08:40 - 06:40

MEL

IST

30h 00m2 stops

14:10 - 21:30

IST

MEL

23h 20m1 stop

$1,242China Southern

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

18:20 - 05:40

MEL

FCO

21h 20m1 stop

10:25 - 17:00

FCO

MEL

20h 35m1 stop

$1,278Etihad Airways

Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

17:20 - 18:45

MEL

FCO

33h 25m1 stop

22:50 - 15:50

FCO

MEL

33h 00m1 stop

$1,283Etihad Airways

Sun, 3 May - Fri, 22 May

11:00 - 06:30

MEL

CDG

27h 30m1 stop

13:25 - 09:00

CDG

MEL

35h 35m1 stop

$1,481China Eastern

Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 16 May

14:00 - 18:05

MEL

CDG

38h 05m1 stop

12:25 - 10:00

CDG

MEL

35h 35m1 stop

$1,483China Eastern

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

13:25 - 18:05

MEL

CDG

36h 40m2 stops

12:25 - 08:10

CDG

MEL

35h 45m2 stops

$1,486Turkish Airlines

Sun, 31 May - Sat, 20 Jun

13:25 - 12:50

MEL

CDG

31h 25m2 stops

12:25 - 08:10

CDG

MEL

35h 45m2 stops

$1,489Turkish Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 Jun

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Europe

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Virgin Australia

16 Jan

MEL19:20Melbourne

28h 10m

2 stops

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

15 Feb

FCO15:10Rome Fiumicino

22h 10m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,668

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Virgin Australia

6 Mar

MEL23:40Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

SAW12:10Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

10 Apr

SAW13:35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

20h 15m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$1,801

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Virgin Australia

7 Jan

MEL17:10Melbourne

23h 25m

1 stop

CDG06:35Paris Charles de Gaulle

4 Feb

CDG08:35Paris Charles de Gaulle

28h 45m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,866

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Europe

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Qatar Airways

1 Mar

MEL16:10Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

22 Mar

FCO08:55Rome Fiumicino

28h 25m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,420

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Qatar Airways

3 Mar

MEL16:10Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

8 Mar

FCO08:55Rome Fiumicino

27h 25m

2 stops

MEL22:20Melbourne

$1,457

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Qatar Airways

14 Feb

MEL16:10Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

FCO13:30Rome Fiumicino

2 Mar

FCO11:45Rome Fiumicino

25h 35m

2 stops

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,478

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MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

06:00-08:10

2 stops34h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 10/2

20:00-08:30

3 stops28h 30m

$1,191

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

21:40-06:10

1 stop40h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 6/2

15:30-14:30

1 stop39h 00m

$1,194

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

20:15-08:20

1 stop44h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 18/2

01:55-08:35

1 stop22h 40m

$1,197

MelbourneIstanbul

MEL - IST

MELIST

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:40-06:40

2 stops30h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 18/3

14:10-21:30

1 stop23h 20m

$1,242

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

18:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 21/2

10:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,278

MelbourneRome

MEL - FCO

MELFCO

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

17:20-18:45

1 stop33h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 22/5

22:50-15:50

1 stop33h 00m

$1,283

MelbourneParis

MEL - CDG

MELCDG

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

11:00-06:30

1 stop27h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 16/5

13:25-09:00

1 stop35h 35m

$1,481

MelbourneParis

MEL - CDG

MELCDG

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

14:00-18:05

1 stop38h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 6/2

12:25-10:00

1 stop35h 35m

$1,483

MelbourneParis

MEL - CDG

MELCDG

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

13:25-18:05

2 stops36h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 20/6

12:25-08:10

2 stops35h 45m

$1,486

MelbourneParis

MEL - CDG

MELCDG

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

13:25-12:50

2 stops31h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 9/6

12:25-08:10

2 stops35h 45m

$1,489

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Europe

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Europe?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Europe from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,511. If you aren’t able to travel to Europe during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,513.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,844 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 $1,698 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 30m
Direct flights	Tue and Sat
Airports in Europe	4,107 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Europe takes 20h 30m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Europe on Tuesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 4,107 airports in Europe. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).

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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 January 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
Scoot	PriceFrom $993	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 313 reviews	Search Scoot flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $1,043	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	PriceFrom $1,063	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,080	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,108	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,112	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 432 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,130	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 798 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,132	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,665 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Garuda Indonesia	PriceFrom $1,239	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 87 reviews	Search Garuda Indonesia flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $1,255	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,837 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Europe?

Finding the right flight to Europe from Melbourne is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Europe quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. All flights to Europe from Melbourne on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Europe?

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