9 Routes to Europe Via Asia, Africa and North America

Singapore has long been one of the most natural transit points between Australia and Europe, and right now it's proving its worth more than ever. Multiple airlines operate daily services through Changi, with flexibility on timing, airline preference and onward connections across Europe.

Tokyo is a transit hub that rewards punctuality - flights run on time, connections are well-spaced, and the onward options into Europe via carriers like Finnair and Japan Airlines cover London, Paris, Helsinki and beyond.

Hong Kong has always been a fast, efficient connection point for Australian travellers heading to Europe. Cathay Pacific operates a strong European network out of Hong Kong, and the transit times from Australia make this one of the most direct alternatives available.

Seoul's Incheon Airport is one of Asia's fastest-growing international hubs. Korean Air and Asiana both offer strong European connections, while Finnair and Lufthansa add additional routing options through Helsinki and Frankfurt respectively. A great option for a city stopover, too! 

With connections available through Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas, transiting via the USA offers clients the most flexibility when it comes to scheduling and availability.

Europe via Vancouver is a hidden gem not many people know about. Fewer crowds at the airport and smooth connections make this an excellent way to get to Europe - and Air Canada's European flights out of Vancouver and Toronto covers the key gateways.

The Johannesburg route is the longest option of the nine, but it comes with a distinct advantage: open availability. For peak-season European travel when other routes are booking out, this corridor often has seats when others don't. Split-fare ticketing through Qantas or British Airways combined with South African Airways makes it a viable and sometimes surprisingly well-priced option.

Whether it's a well-timed connection through Tokyo, a smooth transit via Vancouver, or the flexibility of the US corridor, your advisor can map the right route for your trip.