$898+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southeast Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 June 2026.

Tue 11/817:45
AKL
-
SKP
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/915:55
SKP
-
AKL
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,372
Fri 16/1023:15
AKL
-
DBV
2 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1113:05
DBV
-
AKL
2 stops44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,465
Sun 30/817:15
AKL
-
ATH
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/921:15
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,469
Fri 16/1007:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/1113:10
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,472
Thu 23/717:45
AKL
-
ZAG
2 stops47h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/815:40
ZAG
-
AKL
2 stops45h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,486
Mon 31/817:15
AKL
-
ATH
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/912:05
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,502
Tue 23/617:15
AKL
-
ATH
1 stop34h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/613:55
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,507
Mon 27/717:45
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/813:55
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,515
Fri 16/1023:15
AKL
-
ZAG
1 stop42h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/1115:05
ZAG
-
AKL
1 stop42h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,538
Mon 27/717:45
AKL
-
ATH
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/813:55
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop24h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/6$2,541
Thu 9/717:45
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/712:05
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,557
Mon 27/709:00
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/807:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,570

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Find the latest flights to Southeast Europe in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 12 June 2026.

Return from

$2,469

One-way from

$898

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,177
Air China
  • Air China
  • 30/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Auckland to Athens
27/7
  • 27/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Auckland to Southeast Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

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AucklandSkopje

AKL - SKP

AKLSKP

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/8

17:45-02:10

3 stops42h 25m

Skopje

Wed 16/9

15:55-19:35

2 stops41h 40m

$2,372

AucklandDubrovnik

AKL - DBV

AKLDBV

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

23:15-15:40

2 stops51h 25m

Dubrovnik

Fri 27/11

13:05-21:10

2 stops44h 05m

$2,465

AucklandDubrovnik

AKL - DBV

AKLDBV

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

08:55-12:30

3 stops39h 35m

Dubrovnik

Wed 18/11

16:20-21:10

2 stops40h 50m

$2,722

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/11

13:15-13:00

3 stops34h 45m

Sofia

Wed 11/11

21:00-18:15

3 stops58h 15m

$2,733

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-08:45

2 stops31h 30m

Sofia

Tue 25/8

15:50-06:00

2 stops53h 10m

$2,796

AucklandSkopje

AKL - SKP

AKLSKP

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/8

17:15-02:10

3 stops42h 55m

Skopje

Sun 20/9

12:10-19:35

2 stops45h 25m

$2,798

AucklandZagreb

AKL - ZAG

AKLZAG

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

17:45-17:20

3 stops33h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 10/8

15:40-23:30

2 stops45h 50m

$2,800

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

17:45-18:30

2 stops33h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/8

12:05-23:30

2 stops26h 25m

$2,802

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

19:50-20:20

2 stops33h 30m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

21:10-06:00

2 stops47h 50m

$2,855

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

07:00-20:15

3 stops46h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 2/9

21:35-06:00

2 stops47h 25m

$2,857

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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 33 hours 16 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Southeast Europe?

The price you pay for your flight to Southeast Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated 12 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways to Southeast Europe by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Etihad 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 (27 hours 5 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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