12 Mar 2026 General

Heading to Europe? We’ve got more ways to get there

For decades, the journey between Australia and Europe has followed a familiar pattern, with travellers typically connecting through major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Malaysia, Tokyo, Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi before continuing on to cities across the continent.

But with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East disrupting traditional flight paths and creating uncertainty around schedules, many airlines have been forced to adjust routes and the flights via the usual Asian hubs are at capacity with far higher than usual pricing

As a result, travellers are searching for alternative ways to reach Europe – routes that avoid congested or disrupted corridors while still offering comfort, convenience and good value.

For many travellers, this shift may feel new. But at Airfare Geeks, curating different ways to structure an airfare has always been part of what we do.

Read on to find out more about how we can help you get to your destinations with ease…

Why traditional routes aren’t the only option

The Australia-Middle East/Asia-Europe pathway are popular routes because it offers efficient connections through powerful airline hubs. However, the global aviation network is far more complex than many travellers realise.

Today, airlines operate an extensive web of long-haul routes across multiple continents. With the right expertise, it’s entirely possible to reach Europe by travelling in completely different directions – often with surprisingly smooth connections and even better value.

Travellers are becoming more open to exploring alternative routings – and in many cases, discovering that the journey itself can become part of the adventure.

How we approach travel differently

At Airfare Geeks, complex itineraries are our specialty.

For years we’ve focused on building round-the-world and multi-continent airfares that go far beyond the typical routing. Rather than relying solely on traditional hubs, we design journeys that connect travellers across continents in creative, efficient ways.

These types of itineraries often unlock:

Better overall airfare value
More airline options
Greater flexibility in travel dates and routing
Opportunities to visit multiple destinations on the same trip

Instead of simply flying from Australia to Europe as quickly as possible, our itineraries allow travellers to turn the journey into a richer travel experience.

Designing these kinds of itineraries requires expertise. Complex routings, airline alliances, and fare rules can quickly become overwhelming without the right knowledge.

This is where Airfare Geeks truly shines.

Our team specialises in crafting clever airfare combinations, round-the-world journeys, and multi-stop itineraries that maximise both value and experience. We work with a wide range of airlines and alliances to unlock routing opportunities that many travellers may never discover on their own.

The result is a journey that is not only cost-effective, but far more memorable.

Popular alternative routes to Europe

Airfare Geeks currently have more than 50 airfares on sale, built around alternative ways of reaching Europe. These options open up exciting possibilities that many travellers may never have considered.

Some of the most popular routings include:

Australia → North America → Europe

Flying east via North America is becoming one of the most talked-about alternatives. Travellers can stop in cities like Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto or New York before continuing across the Atlantic to Europe.

This route works particularly well for travellers who may want to add a U.S. stopover, enjoy multiple airlines, or simply avoid disrupted Middle Eastern airspace.

View an example airfare here.

Australia → Africa → Europe

Another fascinating option is travelling west through Africa. Airlines serving cities such as Johannesburg or Addis Ababa provide connections onward to Europe, opening the door to a very different style of journey.

For travellers who have never visited Africa, this route can easily become an exciting, two-continent adventure.

View an example airfare here.

*This route is possible on our Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss fares (out of Perth). But if you want amazing value why not include South America as well

Australia → Asia → North America → Europe

For those wanting maximum flexibility, combining Asia with North America creates unique multi-stop itineraries. These routings can include exciting cities such as Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok or Hong Kong before crossing the Pacific and then continuing to Europe.

These itineraries often provide excellent airline choice and can work well for travellers looking to earn frequent flyer points across multiple alliances.

View an example airfare here.

Round-the-World Journeys

Of course, the most exciting option of all is turning the trip into a full round-the-world itinerary.

Instead of simply flying to Europe and back, travellers can visit several continents in one seamless journey. These itineraries might include North America, Europe, Asia and even South America or Africa – all connected through one carefully designed airfare.

For many travellers, this type of ticket offers incredible value per destination, while also transforming a single holiday into the trip of a lifetime.

View example airfares here.

Or a full RTW the work option where the word is your oyster here.

Turning airfares into adventures

One of the biggest benefits of alternative routings is that they encourage travellers to rethink how they experience long-haul travel.

Rather than treating flights as simply a means to an end, these journeys allow travellers to explore new cities, break up long travel days, and experience destinations they may never have planned to visit.

Imagine stopping in Vancouver before heading to Paris.
Or exploring New York before continuing on to Rome.
Or spending a few days in Tokyo before crossing the Atlantic to London.

Suddenly, getting to Europe becomes part of the adventure.

Ready for take-off?

At Airfare Geeks, we believe the journey should be just as exciting as the destination. And sometimes, the most interesting way to get to Europe is not the way you expected to go at all.

Explore our current airfares here.