Europe is one of the most competitive long-haul routes from Australia, with strong price competition between airlines. Booking five to six months ahead typically gets you the most competitive fares. February and November are usually the cheapest months to fly, while July is the most expensive. Midweek departures also tend to be cheaper than weekend flights.

Qantas operates direct flights from Perth to London and Paris, with seasonal direct service to Rome. Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines all offer connecting services through their hub cities. British Airways and Lufthansa also operate on these routes.

Perth to London is around 17 hours direct, the shortest route from Australia to Europe. Sydney to London is about 20 to 22 hours via Singapore or Perth. Melbourne to Paris is roughly 20 to 23 hours depending on connections, and Brisbane to Rome around 22 to 24 hours.

For the Schengen Area (most of continental Europe including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Greece), Australians can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational, so your first arrival will involve biometric registration (fingerprints and facial scan) at the border. For the United Kingdom, Australians need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costing £20, valid for two years. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area.

June through August offers the warmest weather and longest days but comes with peak crowds and the highest airfares. December is popular for Christmas markets but also expensive. May and September offer a good balance of pleasant weather and more reasonable prices. February and November are typically the cheapest months to fly, though some attractions may have reduced hours.

Yes, and it is a popular way to break up the long journey. Singapore, Dubai, and Doha are common stopover hubs with airlines often offering free or low-cost stopover packages. Even 48 hours is enough to get a taste of the stopover city before continuing to Europe. Many travellers also build in a few days in London or Paris at the start or end of their trip.

No. The fare shown on EaseTravel includes all taxes, carrier charges, and applicable fees. There are no extra costs added at the end of the booking - what you see during your search is what you pay.

Most full-service carriers include 23 to 30 kilograms of checked baggage in economy fares, with higher allowances for premium economy, business, and first class. Low-cost carriers within Europe may have stricter limits. The full baggage details for your specific fare are shown before you complete your booking.

This depends on the airline and fare type. Flexible and business fares usually allow changes with little or no fee, while discounted economy fares may have restrictions or be non-refundable. The specific conditions are clearly displayed before you book.

Your e-ticket and confirmation are emailed within minutes of payment. If it does not arrive, check your spam folder first, then contact the support team.

Yes. Last-minute fares to Europe do come up, especially on routes with high frequency like London and Paris. If you need to travel at short notice, contact the team and they will check what is available across all carriers.

Yes. One-way, return, and multi-city options are all available. Multi-city bookings are especially popular for Europe, allowing you to fly into one city and home from another.

Yes. For groups of six or more, contact the team directly. They will search for the best group fares and help with seating arrangements where possible.

Europe is excellent for families. London offers the Natural History Museum and Harry Potter Studio Tour. Paris has Disneyland Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Italy's pizza-making classes and gelato tours keep younger travellers engaged, and the beaches of Greece and Spain are an easy, relaxed way to spend time together as a family.

Start with the classics - the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum in Rome, and the British Museum in London. But also leave room for wandering: the canal districts of Amsterdam, the medieval old town of Prague, a wine tasting in Tuscany, or a fjord cruise in Norway. Europe rewards both planned sightseeing and unplanned discovery.

Most of Western and Central Europe is part of the Schengen Area, meaning you can cross borders without passport checks. The UK and Ireland are not in Schengen, so you will go through border control there. The euro is used in 20 countries, but the UK uses pounds and some Scandinavian countries keep their own currencies. Train travel between major cities is often faster and more scenic than flying.

Europe is a major global business hub, home to the financial centres of London, Frankfurt, and Paris, plus events like Web Summit Lisbon, MWC Barcelona, and Cannes Lions. Daily direct and connecting flights from all major Australian cities give business travellers flexibility, and the time difference (roughly 8 to 10 hours behind) allows for morning calls back to Australia.

Absolutely. Multi-city bookings are one of the most popular ways to see Europe. Common combinations include flying into London and out of Paris, or into Rome and out of Athens. This saves backtracking and often costs little more than a standard return ticket. Our team can help you find the best routing.