China Southern return fares to Europe from $876 (SYD-Istanbul), $979 (BNE-Madrid), $911 (SYD-Budapest)
China Southern has dropped prices on return flights from Australia to Europe, with Sydney to Istanbul from $876, Brisbane to Madrid $979, and Sydney to Budapest $911. Fares include 2x23kg checked luggage, meals and entertainment, with a layover in Guangzhou. Departure dates vary by city: Sydney in Oct-Nov 2026, Brisbane in Feb-Mar 2027, Melbourne in Nov 2026 and Jan-Mar 2027.
Original title
Return SYD to Istanbul $876, BNE to Madrid $979, SYD to Budapest $911/Paris $1001/London $1071 @IWTF
Quick take
- Travellers with flexible dates to Europe
- Those okay with a Guangzhou layover
- Passengers needing checked baggage
- People wanting non-stop flights
- Those needing flexible change policies
- Includes 2x23kg bags, well below usual fares
- Multiple routes and dates available
- Seats are limited, book soon
- Long layovers possible in Guangzhou
- Price
- You pay $876
- Value per hour
- $0
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- 1Visit IWTF or use their link to search on China Southern's website for your preferred dates
- 2Select departure and arrival cities (e.g., Sydney to Istanbul) and enter the specific outbound and return dates
- 3Confirm the fare (e.g., $876) and proceed to booking, noting the Guangzhou layover
- 4Pay with a credit card and receive your confirmation email
Conditions
- Fares are valid only for specific dates, e.g., Sydney-Istanbul departing 27 Oct, returning 11 Nov
- All flights via Guangzhou, operated by China Southern
- Price includes taxes but payment fees may apply
- Deal ends 31 Oct 2026, but seats are limited and may sell out
Risks
- NoteLayover in Guangzhou may be long, check connection times
- NoteDiscount fares often non-refundable or with high change fees
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