While we love cosying up to a heater or embarking on a winter getaway, but not for months on end, which is why Aussies love to head to the Northern Hemisphere come June. Airfares are not as exorbitant as they were last year, but they are still quite pricey. So if the cost of the flight was the only thing deterring you from soaking in the sun this Euro summer, boy, are you going to be glad to hear this news. 

Etihad Airways has just dropped a flash sale on last-minute flights to Europe. The sale covers flights for travel between June 1 and September 30, 2024. Hello, peak season. Take advantage of deals starting from $1,772, which will get you a return Economy fare to Athens. The sale fares are subject to availability and the sale ends May 16, so if you want to get your hands on these fares you better get in quick.

Here are the hottest Economy international fares on sale right now:

• Sydney to Athens from $1,816 
• Sydney to Barcelona from $1,997
• Sydney to Madrid from $2,127 
• Sydney to Milan from $1,848
• Sydney to Mykonos from $2,117
• Sydney to Nice from $2,182
• Sydney to Rome from $1,926
• Melbourne to Athens from $1,722
• Melbourne to Barcelona from $2,026 
• Melbourne to Madrid from $2,006
• Melbourne to Mykonos from $2,065 
• Melbourne to Rome from $1,991
• Melbourne to Nice from $2,284

Travelling to Rome? Don’t look past our guide to the best places to eat gelato, pasta and pizza. If Athens is your port of call, here are the hottest hotels to stay at and restaurants to dine at.

Brb, booking my summer sojourn. 

For more information or to book, visit etihad.com/en-au

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