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Flying to Australia - Essential Information for Travelling to Australia from Europe
The following Airlines fly regularly to Australia from Europe:
- Qantas Airways www.qantas.com
- United Airlines www.united.com
- American Airlines www.aa.com
- Air New Zealand www.airnewzealand.com
- Singapore Airlines www.singaporeair.com
- Malaysian Airlines www.malaysiaairlines.com
- British Airways www.britishairways.com
- JAL www.jal.com
- Emirates Airlines www.emiratesairlines.com
Approximate flight times to Melbourne, Australia from Europe are as follows:
- London 23 hours - via Singapore
- Rome 26hours - via Hong Kong
- Paris 24 hours - via Singapore
- Germany 23 hours - via Singapore
Value
Once you have arrived in Australia, you will notice that your dollar will go further compared to other countries. Please find below examples of pricing in Australia:
| Product | $AUD | €EUR | £GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (based on 3 star hotel) | $140 per night | €76 per night | £68 per night |
| Can of Coke | $2.30 | €1.25 | £1.12 |
| Big Mac | $4.25 | €2.10 | £2.08 |
| Glass of beer | $3.10-$3.50 | €1.79 | £1.61 |
The prices are based on the currency rate in April 2009

