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— ATH
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Sat 25/719:30
AKL
-
ATH
1 stop46h 25m
Air China
Wed 5/814:15
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
Air China
Deal found 24/7$2,422
Fri 7/807:00
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/823:45
ATH
-
AKL
3 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,447
Mon 14/906:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops58h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/908:55
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$2,491
Wed 9/906:15
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/916:15
ATH
-
AKL
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$2,504
Fri 18/906:00
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/914:15
ATH
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$2,546
Wed 23/906:10
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1023:45
ATH
-
AKL
3 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,580
Mon 7/906:15
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/909:00
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,662
Wed 9/909:45
AKL
-
OTP
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/916:50
OTP
-
AKL
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,691
Mon 7/919:50
AKL
-
SKP
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1020:15
SKP
-
AKL
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,800
Sat 10/1020:15
AKL
-
OTP
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1015:55
OTP
-
AKL
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,857
Sun 8/1122:00
AKL
-
OTP
2 stops51h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 12/1115:10
OTP
-
AKL
2 stops38h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/7$2,862
Mon 7/906:00
AKL
-
OTP
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/917:10
OTP
-
AKL
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,869

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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 27 July 2026.

Return from

$2,447

One-way from

$900

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,542
7/8-25/8
  • 7/8-25/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 25m total
  • Auckland to Athens
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Auckland to Southeast Europe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($469 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/9

06:10-21:05

3 stops47h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 16/10

09:00-00:35

2 stops29h 35m

$2,639

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

06:00-17:00

3 stops44h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 14/9

09:00-00:30

2 stops30h 30m

$2,712

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/1

13:15-15:05

3 stops36h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/2

16:45-17:55

3 stops38h 10m

$2,786

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/1

13:15-15:05

3 stops36h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/2

16:45-14:05

3 stops34h 20m

$2,786

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/11

06:00-14:10

3 stops43h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 28/11

17:40-15:10

3 stops34h 30m

$2,853

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

06:00-20:35

3 stops47h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 14/9

21:35-17:50

3 stops35h 15m

$2,897

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

08:55-06:15

2 stops31h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 26/10

06:40-00:50

2 stops31h 10m

$2,945

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/8

06:15-11:35

3 stops38h 20m

Sofia

Thu 10/9

07:00-00:35

3 stops32h 35m

$2,993

AucklandSkopje

AKL - SKP

AKLSKP

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

19:00-19:55

2 stops36h 55m

Skopje

Sun 8/11

20:45-05:50

2 stops45h 05m

$3,002

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

07:00-12:35

2 stops38h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 22/9

07:20-00:35

2 stops32h 15m

$3,045

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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 38 hours 6 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 most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $1,799
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,515
British Airways
British Airways
From $1,695
Emirates
Emirates
From $3,175

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

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

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 27 July 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,492 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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 (28 hours 10 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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