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$905+ Cheap flights to Southeast Europe

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— ATH
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Wed 27/506:45
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/613:50
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,605
Mon 18/508:55
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/607:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,638
Fri 19/609:00
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops37h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/714:25
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops49h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,646
Thu 16/707:00
AKL
-
ATH
3 stops39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/813:50
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops40h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,660
Sat 4/707:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops56h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/707:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops44h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,661
Sat 6/609:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/607:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,697
Sun 12/707:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/707:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,702
Sat 6/609:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/607:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops44h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,714
Mon 13/709:00
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/807:20
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,731
Mon 18/508:55
AKL
-
ATH
2 stops36h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/513:50
ATH
-
AKL
2 stops25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,739
Sun 31/509:00
AKL
-
OTP
3 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/607:40
OTP
-
AKL
3 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,138
Sun 31/509:00
AKL
-
JTR
3 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/608:20
JTR
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AKL
3 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,204

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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 17 April 2026.

Return from

$1,605

One-way from

$905

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,933
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/6-12/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 00m total
  • Auckland to Athens
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Auckland to Southeast Europe
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AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

07:00-13:05

3 stops39h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 22/7

07:20-13:00

2 stops44h 40m

$1,746

AucklandAthens

AKL - ATH

AKLATH

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

08:55-12:35

2 stops36h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 22/5

13:50-00:30

2 stops25h 40m

$1,756

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

09:00-09:05

3 stops33h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 7/6

07:40-00:35

3 stops31h 55m

$2,138

AucklandTirana

AKL - TIA

AKLTIA

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

08:55-19:00

3 stops44h 05m

Tirana Rinas

Sat 17/10

19:50-14:15

3 stops55h 25m

$2,392

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/9

07:00-08:45

3 stops58h 45m

Sofia

Wed 14/10

15:50-06:00

2 stops52h 10m

$2,492

AucklandTirana

AKL - TIA

AKLTIA

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

08:55-19:00

3 stops44h 05m

Tirana Rinas

Fri 16/10

09:35-14:15

3 stops41h 40m

$2,495

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

08:55-15:00

3 stops39h 05m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

21:05-13:00

3 stops54h 55m

$2,497

AucklandBucharest

AKL - OTP

AKLOTP

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

09:00-14:35

3 stops38h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 20/5

09:30-06:00

2 stops35h 30m

$2,509

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

07:00-15:00

3 stops41h 00m

Sofia

Tue 16/6

15:50-13:00

3 stops60h 10m

$2,509

AucklandSofia

AKL - SOF

AKLSOF

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

15:30-08:45

3 stops50h 15m

Sofia

Wed 9/9

09:35-13:00

3 stops42h 25m

$2,556

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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 36 hours 2 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 $1,817
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,633
British Airways
British Airways
From $1,690
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $2,142

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Southeast Europe are Qatar 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).

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 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,890 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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, 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 (29 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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