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Virgin Australia is delivering incredible savings for Australian travellers planning their ultimate European summer escape, slashing fares to Europe’s most coveted destinations even further during one of the most sought-after travel periods of the year.

This limited-time flash sale celebrates Virgin Australia’s exciting new partnership with Qatar Airways which provides seamless connections to Europe through Doha’s world-leading Hamad International Airport, named the World’s Best Airport by Skytrax for the third time in 2024.

Flash sale fares will be on sale between 24 January 2025 to 31 January 2025 (unless sold out prior), for travel between 17 June to 11 July 2025 for bookings on Virgin Australia flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to Doha (VA1/2, VA15/16 or VA21/22), and onwards connections to Europe.* Virgin Australia’s new services between Australia to Doha are subject to final regulatory approval.

Travel to Europe in Style
Travellers will enjoy an exceptional onboard experience on Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft, where all guests benefit from complimentary high-speed Starlink WiFi for streaming, working, or staying connected in-flight.

Once in Doha, passengers can explore the world-class Hamad International Airport, a diverse lifestyle destination in its own right, offering exquisite dining options to art collections, to luxurious shopping, relaxation and entertainment options.

Passengers can then seamlessly connect to Europe’s top summer destinations, from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the pristine beaches of the Greek Islands, to the jaw-dropping architectural marvels of Barcelona.

The peak-season sale features further discounted Economy fares to make a European summer more accessible than ever to Aussie travellers. Customers are encouraged to get in quick so they don’t miss out.

Economy Class Fares
The below prices are a selection of sale fares based on Economy Choice fares, transiting through Doha. More destinations are available online.

  • Sydney to Paris from $1,927 return^
  • Sydney to London from $2,035 return^
  • Brisbane to Barcelona from $1,938 return^
  • Brisbane to Athens from $2,022 return^
  • Perth to Barcelona from $1,798 return^
  • Perth to Paris from $1,833 return^

Virgin Australia Executive, Dave Emerson, encouraged travellers to act quickly to secure these incredible deals.

“A European summer is a bucket-list experience for so many Australians, and we’re thrilled to make it even more accessible with this sale.

“With peak-season fares now discounted even further, there’s never been a better time to plan your adventure. Whether it’s soaking up the sun on the French Riviera, exploring Italy’s stunning coastline, or wandering the historic streets of Greece, this sale ensures you’ll travel in style and for less.”

Don’t Miss Out
Book your European summer adventure by 31 January 2025 at virginaustralia.com. Velocity members can earn Velocity Points and Status Credits on all sale fares, when they add their

Velocity membership number to their booking before travel^ to help members climb the Status ladder and build their Points balance faster. Velocity membership is free to join here.