Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Europe.

Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 55 minutes).

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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Flights to Southeast Europe in 2025

Return from	$2,320
One-way from	$1,049
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,763

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90h 55m total
Auckland to Athens

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35h 25m total
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Mon 4/810:00AKL - OTP

2 stops37h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 13/921:55OTP - AKL

2 stops49h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,249

Thu 31/723:55AKL - OTP

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/921:55OTP - AKL

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,304

Mon 28/700:25AKL - ATH

2 stops47h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/910:25ATH - AKL

2 stops37h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,320

Thu 24/700:25AKL - ZAG

2 stops66h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 13/802:40ZAG - AKL

2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,385

Thu 21/807:00AKL - ATH

3 stops39h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 7/907:25ATH - AKL

2 stops32h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,413

Mon 21/710:00AKL - ATH

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/703:55ATH - AKL

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,458

Mon 28/710:00AKL - OTP

2 stops36h 05mLufthansa

Sun 14/906:05OTP - AKL

2 stops55h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/6$2,513

Wed 16/713:15AKL - ATH

2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 27/709:40ATH - AKL

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/6$2,629

Sun 27/707:30AKL - TIA

3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/817:00TIA - AKL

3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$2,785

Fri 3/1011:00AKL - DBV

2 stops34h 15mLufthansa

Sun 12/1019:35DBV - AKL

2 stops26h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 13/6$2,790

Fri 25/713:15AKL - ZAG

1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/809:50ZAG - AKL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,909

Thu 2/1000:55AKL - DBV

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1019:35DBV - AKL

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,941

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Mon 4/810:00AKL - OTP

2 stops37h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sat 13/921:55OTP - AKL

2 stops49h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,249

Thu 31/723:55AKL - OTP

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/921:55OTP - AKL

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,304

Thu 21/807:00AKL - ATH

3 stops39h 20mEtihad Airways

Sun 7/907:25ATH - AKL

2 stops32h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,413

Mon 28/710:00AKL - OTP

2 stops36h 05mLufthansa

Fri 12/906:05OTP - AKL

2 stops55h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/6$2,513

Wed 16/713:15AKL - ATH

2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 27/709:40ATH - AKL

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/6$2,629

Tue 29/714:10AKL - ATH

1 stop27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 8/909:55ATH - AKL

1 stop41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/6$3,012

Sun 27/720:30AKL - TIA

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Sun 3/812:55TIA - AKL

1 stop34h 55mEmirates

Deal found 11/6$3,324

Tue 24/611:05AKL - OTP

2 stops45h 40mKLM

Tue 5/816:50OTP - AKL

2 stops30h 45mKLM

Deal found 14/6$3,489

Mon 28/700:25AKL - ATH

2 stops47h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 7/903:55ATH - AKL

2 stops43h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,320

Mon 21/710:00AKL - ATH

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 28/710:25ATH - AKL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,458

Thu 24/700:25AKL - ZAG

2 stops66h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 13/802:40ZAG - AKL

2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,385

Fri 25/713:15AKL - ZAG

1 stop34h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 14/809:50ZAG - AKL

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/6$3,059

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Mon 23/618:20AKL - ATH

2 stops44h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 10/713:55ATH - AKL

2 stops39h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/6$4,508

Mon 23/620:30AKL - ATH

1 stop32h 55mEmirates

Thu 10/723:10ATH - AKL

2 stops53h 35mEmirates

Deal found 14/6$4,880

Mon 23/615:55AKL - ATH

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/703:25ATH - AKL

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$5,523

Tue 24/611:05AKL - OTP

2 stops45h 40mKLM

Tue 5/816:50OTP - AKL

2 stops30h 45mKLM

Deal found 14/6$3,489

Tue 24/607:00AKL - OTP

3 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 5/815:55OTP - AKL

2 stops32h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$3,558

Tue 24/613:15AKL - OTP

1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 5/817:10OTP - AKL

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/6$3,904

Tue 24/615:55AKL - OTP

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Tue 5/815:40OTP - AKL

1 stop33h 10mEmirates

Deal found 14/6$4,363

Tue 24/606:00AKL - OTP

3 stops42h 25mBritish Airways

Tue 5/818:15OTP - AKL

3 stops38h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/6$6,423

Wed 16/713:15AKL - ATH

2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 27/709:40ATH - AKL

1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/6$2,629

Mon 21/710:00AKL - ATH

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 28/710:25ATH - AKL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,458

Thu 24/700:25AKL - ZAG

2 stops66h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 13/802:40ZAG - AKL

2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,385

Fri 25/713:15AKL - ZAG

1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/809:50ZAG - AKL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,909

One-way flights to Southeast Europe
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Sun 20/706:15AKL - ATH

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$1,049

Thu 11/919:30AKL - ATH

1 stop45h 50mAir China

Deal found 13/6$1,119

Thu 31/706:15AKL - OTP

3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,182

Thu 11/910:00AKL - ATH

2 stops31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/6$1,333

Thu 11/915:25AKL - ATH

3 stops30h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/6$1,464

Tue 24/613:15AKL - SKP

3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,590

Thu 31/713:15AKL - OTP

1 stop34h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/6$1,733

Mon 7/714:10AKL - ATH

1 stop51h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,444

Mon 7/720:30AKL - ATH

1 stop32h 55mEmirates

Deal found 12/6$7,669

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AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

10:00-14:35

2 stops37h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 13/9

21:55-08:25

2 stops49h 30m

$2,249

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

23:55-20:25

2 stops29h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 14/9

21:55-11:25

2 stops52h 30m

$2,304

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/7

00:25-14:50

2 stops47h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/9

03:55-08:25

2 stops43h 30m

$2,320

AucklandZagreb

AKL - ZAG

AKLZAG

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

00:25-08:40

2 stops66h 15m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Wed 13/8

02:40-11:25

2 stops46h 45m

$2,385

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

07:00-13:20

3 stops39h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/9

07:25-00:35

2 stops32h 10m

$2,413

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/7

10:00-08:55

2 stops31h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 28/7

10:25-05:00

2 stops33h 35m

$2,458

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/7

10:00-13:05

2 stops36h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 14/9

06:05-22:10

2 stops55h 05m

$2,513

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/7

13:15-17:40

2 stops37h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 27/7

09:40-02:45

1 stop32h 05m

$2,629

AucklandTirana

AKL - TIA

AKLTIA

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/7

07:30-18:10

3 stops44h 40m

Tirana Rinas

Sun 3/8

17:00-22:50

3 stops43h 50m

$2,785

AucklandDubrovnik

AKL - DBV

AKLDBV

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

11:00-10:15

2 stops34h 15m

Dubrovnik

Sun 12/10

19:35-09:25

2 stops26h 50m

$2,790

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southeast Europe

How long is the flight to Southeast Europe?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Southeast Europe takes 41 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Southeast Europe from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Europe?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Southeast Europe should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Southeast Europe are Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Southeast Europe are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM to Southeast Europe. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,308 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,361 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,212 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Europe

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Southeast Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Europe.
Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Europe, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 55 minutes).
Does Athens Eleftherios V. have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?
Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Southeast Europe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

Plan your trip to Southeast Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM to Southeast Europe. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Europe

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Europe?

Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Europe depart from?

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