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

Shenzhen Airlines, Etihad Airways, and AirAsia X 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.

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 30 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.

$626 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Europe in 2026

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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

$1,201China Eastern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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

$1,201China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

20:20 - 06:30MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

41h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

15:40 - 14:10IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

39h 30m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,211Sichuan Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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

40h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

15:30 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

34h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,212China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

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

43h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

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

40h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,221Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

$1,222China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 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

$1,226Air China

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

21:20 - 07:00MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

42h 40m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

12:00 - 15:00FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

41h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,257Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:00 - 17:50MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

45h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Beijing Capital

19:50 - 14:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

32h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

20:45 - 18:30MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

54h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Beijing Capital

19:50 - 12:35FCO Rome Fiumicino-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m2 stops Beijing Capital Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

51h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

15:30 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

34h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,232China Southern

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

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

27h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

15:30 - 08:40IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

34h 10m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,240China Southern

Wed, 26 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

19:40 - 08:00MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

15:00 - 14:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,313Air China

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

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

$1,320China Eastern

Sat, 22 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

21:30 - 19:10MEL Melbourne-FCO Rome Fiumicino

29h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,321China Eastern

Sat, 22 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

19:45 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

21:20 - 12:40LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

30h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,407Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

19:45 - 19:30MEL Melbourne-LHR London Heathrow

32h 45m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl

21:20 - 10:00LHR London Heathrow-MEL Melbourne

27h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Nanjing Lukou Intl

$1,414Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

19:40 - 08:00MEL Melbourne-IST Istanbul

43h 20m1 stop Beijing Capital

15:00 - 14:25IST Istanbul-MEL Melbourne

40h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,437Air China

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

00:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:15 - 20:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

20h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,482AirAsia X

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

00:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

22h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:15 - 20:30SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MEL Melbourne

20h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,550AirAsia X

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

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Finnair flights from Melbourne to Europe

Our best Finnair deals on Melbourne to Europe flight tickets

Finnair

9 Nov

MEL15:30Melbourne

36h 30m

2 stops

LHR17:00London Heathrow

22 Nov

LHR13:35London Heathrow

30h 45m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

$1,363

Finnair

28 Oct

MEL15:30Melbourne

28h 40m

2 stops

LHR09:10London Heathrow

21 Nov

LHR10:20London Heathrow

34h 00m

2 stops

MEL07:20Melbourne

$1,366

Shenzhen Airlines flights from Melbourne to Europe

Our best Shenzhen Airlines deals on Melbourne to Europe flight tickets

Shenzhen Airlines

12 Nov

MEL22:15Melbourne

31h 55m

1 stop

LHR19:10London Heathrow

2 Dec

LHR21:10London Heathrow

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL13:00Melbourne

$1,370

Shenzhen Airlines

12 Nov

MEL22:15Melbourne

31h 55m

1 stop

LHR19:10London Heathrow

2 Dec

LHR21:10London Heathrow

28h 50m

1 stop

MEL13:00Melbourne

$1,379

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11:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

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1 stop39h 40m

$1,201

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$1,201

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20:20-06:30

1 stop41h 10m

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1 stop39h 30m

$1,211

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$1,212

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20:40-08:20

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14:45-15:40

1 stop40h 55m

$1,221

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12:00-08:10

1 stop28h 10m

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1 stop40h 30m

$1,222

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MEL Melbourne - IST Istanbul

MELIST

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Fri 23/10

20:40-08:20

1 stop43h 40m

Istanbul

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14:45-15:40

1 stop40h 55m

$1,226

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MEL Melbourne - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Mon 12/10

21:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 28/10

12:00-15:00

1 stop41h 00m

$1,257

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MEL Melbourne - FCO Rome Fiumicino

MELFCO

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

06:00-17:50

2 stops45h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 11/11

19:50-14:35

2 stops32h 45m

$1,277

MelbourneRome

MEL Melbourne - FCO Rome Fiumicino

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Melbourne

Wed 21/10

20:45-18:30

2 stops54h 45m

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Wed 28/10

19:50-12:35

2 stops30h 45m

$1,277

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Europe from Melbourne, with most prices found around $1,516. 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 $1,599.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Europe?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as $2,236. Flights to Europe are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $3,595. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Europe flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to London Heathrow for the best Melbourne - Europe flight prices

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 $1,850 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 $1,775 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.

Cheap Melbourne to Europe flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$626
Fastest flight time	20h 20m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Europe	4,106 airports

The best one-way flight to Europe from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $626. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Europe found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,201.

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

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

There are 4,106 airports in Europe. From Melbourne there are direct flights to 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 30 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Europe with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $725	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 161 reviews	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $859	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 472 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom $936	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 69 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $938	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,908 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $1,000	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 47 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Scoot	PriceFrom $1,079	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 331 reviews	Search Scoot flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom $1,146	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 843 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom $1,216	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 286 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $1,247	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,428 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Shenzhen Airlines	PriceFrom $1,259	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 26 reviews	Search Shenzhen Airlines 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.

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