Etihad Business Return: SYD/MEL - Athens $3544/$3588, Istanbul $3532/$3593, London $4297/$4317, Paris $4243/$4266 & More @ BTF

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Etihad Business Return: SYD/MEL - Athens $3544/$3588, Istanbul $3532/$3593, London $4297/$4317, Paris $4243/$4266 & More @ BTF
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Last edited 04/04/2026 - 21:26 by 1 other user

While many airlines are scrapping flights with fuel rises/restrictions, Etihad seems to be wanting to fill more seats, and are opening up a bunch of business class seats to Europe at bargain prices, on one of the best business class cabins in the sky.

All flights are via Abu Dhabi.

Also see economy flights from $800s return, for later in the year!

Also consider these older posts, but be aware they may not all still be valid:
- ANA Business Class: Sydney to Europe - Amsterdam from $6,918, London from $6,694, Stockholm from $6,106 Return
- Melbourne to London $346, Sydney to Rome $349, Brisbane to Madrid $379, Perth to Istanbul $450, Adelaide to Frankfurt $504 (various airlines)

And another hot business class fare: Hainan Airlines Business Class: Beijing/Shanghai from Melbourne $2439 Return, from Sydney from $2694 Return (Apr-Aug)

Deal Highlights
  • Airline: Etihad Airways
  • Class: Business Class
  • Route: Via Abu Dhabi
  • Booking Period: Available now
  • Travel Period: April - June 2026
Available Destinations
Summary:

Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Amsterdam return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 5 Jun 26) from $4241 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Athens return in Business Class (5 Apr 26 - 10 May 26) from $3588 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Barcelona return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4252 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Copenhagen return in Business Class (3 Apr 26 - 2 Jun 26) from $4236 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Dublin return in Business Class (4 Apr 26 - 24 Jun 26) from $4227 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Istanbul return in Business Class (4 Apr 26 - 19 May 26) from $3593 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - London return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 20 May 26) from $4317 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Milan return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 2 Jun 26) from $4245 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Munich return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 1 Jun 26) from $4234 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Paris return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 9 Jun 26) from $4266 return
Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Rome return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 1 Jun 26) from $4233 return
Sydney - Amsterdam return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4265 return
Sydney - Athens return in Business Class (5 Apr 26 - 18 May 26) from $3544 return
Sydney - Barcelona return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4264 return
Sydney - Copenhagen return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 8 Jun 26) from $4277 return
Sydney - Dublin return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4259 return
Sydney - Istanbul return in Business Class (5 Apr 26 - 4 Jun 26) from $3532 return
Sydney - London return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4297 return
Sydney - Milan return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4265 return
Sydney - Munich return in Business Class (3 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4244 return
Sydney - Paris return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4243 return
Sydney - Rome return in Business Class (2 Apr 26 - 14 Jun 26) from $4247 return

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  • Twk123 on 24/03/2026 - 22:40
    +32

    Are we playing gamble here?

    • Windows7forever on 25/03/2026 - 04:31
      +25

      Arabian roulette

    • BeRighteous on 25/03/2026 - 09:18
      +2

      If you are lucky, you might be able to see the meteor shower lighting up the sky during your flight there.

      • ATangk on 25/03/2026 - 10:46

        Front-row seats

    • stirlo on 25/03/2026 - 09:24
      +1

      It’s obviously a gamble. But not an insane one.

      All that needs to happen is Trump declares victory (almost certainly without actually achieving it) and says he’s going to stop bombing Iran. If that happens these flights will happen and you’ve saved thousands on your tickets.

      If you book everything refundable and book towards the end of these deal dates it has potential to be a massive win.

      • Pufff on 25/03/2026 - 09:36
        +17

        He has been declaring victory. So yes it is insane to gamble on a lunatic.

      • blushingelephant on 25/03/2026 - 10:03
        +3

        Have you been reading the news? He did that already - Iran said it was fake news and now the Pentagon is ordering 3000 troops to the Middle East.
        Unfortunately this isn't just like the tariffs where he can just TACO. It's up to Iran to open the Strait.

        • dyziplen on 25/03/2026 - 10:08

          Iranian economy is undoubtly in shambles with the war, but because out of the goodness of their hearts, they will open the strait so the world's economy survive unscathed.

          /s

        • stirlo on 25/03/2026 - 10:10
          +1

          They will open the straight when Trump declares "victory" and moves on to his next quagmire. Iran isn't blocking the strait and attacking their neighbours (which is the concern with this deal) because they want to, they're doing it as a counter to the US bombing them. They need the money from exporting their oil through it even more than the neighbouring countries.

          If Trump decides he's bombed them enough then things will go back to normal relatively soon.

          If Trump decides that 3000 troops is enough to invade a country of 93 million and this conflict drags on into May you'll get your money back… Not really a big deal

          • dyziplen on 25/03/2026 - 10:14
            +3

            @stirlo:

            They need the money from exporting their oil through it even more than the neighbouring countries.

            The strait, where its deep enough for the tankers to cross, is all in Iranian waters. They can just let their own ones though, and block the rest.

            You need a bigger carrot for them to play ball lol.

            • stirlo on 25/03/2026 - 10:18
              -1

              @dyziplen: I'm not saying Iran will "play ball" with Trump. I'm saying Trump will give up and stop bombing them. He's going to realise that there's no way to "win" in a traditional sense so he'll pretend he won and there'll be a ceasefire.

              Whether the strait opens and who it opens to is also irrelevant to air travel. All that needs to stop is bombs and missiles flying back and forward and flights will resume.

              • dtpearson on 25/03/2026 - 10:34
                +2

                @stirlo: You are forgetting that the other gulf states have US bases and are US aligned. Iran will not stop bombing them until they kick the Americans out completely, and that does not look like happening any time soon. Trump stopping his bombing will not magically open the straight to all shipping. Iran holds all the cards, and they are pissed. Have a look at their demands. No way this ends quickly.

                • stirlo on 25/03/2026 - 10:40
                  +2

                  @dtpearson: Nah, Iran needs the money and support of the Gulf countries to rebuild. No way Iran continues a war against its neighbours targeting their cities and airports if the USA gives up.
                  Once again opening the strait to shipping has nothing to do with reopening middle eastern airports/airspace.

                  • Pufff on 26/03/2026 - 16:41

                    @stirlo:

                    1. The rich gulf nations aren't allies with Iran so why would they help?
                    2. Why would Iran stop without extracting something out of this? Especially when they could be attacked again anytime?
                    3. Which dates of travel did you book?
            • Mr-NPC on 25/03/2026 - 19:26
              -2

              @dyziplen: Also you think the USA will just let Iranian tankers through to sell their oil?

              Now that's the funniest thing I've read on the internet today!

          • eman resu on 05/04/2026 - 14:14

            @stirlo: I doubt it will be an issue. If American movies like Rambo are true, then 1 US soldier can take on 10,000 enemies. So the 3000 US troops will be more than enough to take over the country and subdue the enemy before its time to get popcorn.

  • lebron8 on 24/03/2026 - 22:41
    +10

    Route: Via Abu Dhabi

  • evgpek on 24/03/2026 - 22:43
    +92

    This should be moved to competition.

    • whyisave on 25/03/2026 - 04:38
      +12

      Look out the window, for the "in-flight" entertainment.

    • 87percent on 25/03/2026 - 08:06
      +5

      “One way flight”

      • ATangk on 25/03/2026 - 10:46

        "Flight of a lifetime"

      • djkelly69 on 25/03/2026 - 12:09

        "Return"

        • try2bhelpful on 25/03/2026 - 12:11

          If they can find the body to repatriate it.

  • krisspy on 24/03/2026 - 22:44

    Added mass for deeper penetration.

  • Pcoder on 24/03/2026 - 22:45

    I'm not expecting an immediate cessation of hostilities, but I think there could be a ceasefire as there doesn't appear to be any real provisions for a long conflict. A bit of a bet on purchasing tickets, but could really work out.

    Edit: It might even work out paying a little bit extra for a ticket with more flexible cancelation/delay provisions. They are only a few hundred to a thousand more.

    • dtpearson on 25/03/2026 - 07:43

      Why do people keep believing the US administration when they say this? No provisions for a long conflict on the American side, yes. But continuing the conflict drives the price of oil up, and Iran can keep letting its own ships through. Why would Iran stop their drone attacks? If you think they are defeated and want to stop, I have a bridge to sell you.

      • Pcoder on 25/03/2026 - 09:21

        One word Midterms.

        • lovafo on 25/03/2026 - 11:44
          +3

          Iran doesn't have midterms…

          • Pcoder on 25/03/2026 - 12:05

            @lovafo: But US does and if the Prez wants to avoid being a lame duck, he'll need to be looking for an out soon as Inflation killed the Dems in 24 and will likely do the same for the GOP if they don't anytime to stop it.

            • try2bhelpful on 25/03/2026 - 12:10

              @Pcoder: It will be interesting how “no foreign wars” from Trump plays with his base. He seems determined to attack everyone with no long term goals in sight. Then again he is just doing what Netanyahu is directing him to.

    • dyziplen on 25/03/2026 - 09:18
      +3

      Trump have no plans, he is just there to pump and dump on the stock market.

      At the end of the day, you can't bomb Iran into submission. Any ground invasion will be suicidal. Look at the build up prior to the Iraq wars, the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 10k marines and 5k airbourne will just be driven into the sea. You need at least 10 times that at the minimum and look at the mountainous hellscape along the coast and upto Iraq.

      Putin thought Ukraine would just have been a 3 day war. Trump thought he could pull off another Venezuela. Both are wrong.

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 24/03/2026 - 23:36
      +14

      Never underestimate the moral integrity of a Travel Agent.

  • Wiadro on 24/03/2026 - 22:51
    +12

    april fools day is in 7 days

  • crazyperpman on 24/03/2026 - 22:52
    +7

    Better off flying Economy thru another route.

  • Spets on 24/03/2026 - 23:07
    +2

    You'd have to be cookoo to fly via the Middle East atm.

    • whyisave on 25/03/2026 - 04:39
      +1

      Adrenaline Tourism.

      • Pufff on 25/03/2026 - 09:39

        Russian roulette with all chambers loaded.

        • krisspy on 26/03/2026 - 11:21

          I like those odds

  • SoylentGreen on 24/03/2026 - 23:16
    +11

    Coffin Class

  • nanite on 24/03/2026 - 23:18
    +10

    Do not travel advisory on smart traveller.
    Any travel insurance wouldnt cover this. Risky as.

    • Wiadro on 24/03/2026 - 23:42

      You’ll be fine once you get to your destination though

      • unison on 25/03/2026 - 00:33
        +4

        If the destination is Paris, smart traveller also has it has high degree of caution.

        • chillybin85 on 25/03/2026 - 10:35

          Smart Traveller is a joke

          • whyisave on 25/03/2026 - 14:58
            +4

            @chillybin85: It's written by lawyers, to form the basis for insurance policies and consular assistance.

            Go against SmartTraveller, insurance "won't cover you" and consular staff will say "I told you so…"

        • Randxyz123 on 25/03/2026 - 12:49
          +1

          So do heaps of places. I think the UK does as well.

      • ATangk on 25/03/2026 - 10:47

        Gotta do it again on the way back.

    • freedomofspeech on 25/03/2026 - 11:10
      -3

      just stop over is fine

      • tm001 on 25/03/2026 - 12:00
        +2

        It is not.
        "Advice to ‘do not travel’ also applies to transit and layovers in affected locations. Even if you don’t plan to leave the airport, do not transit through these countries."

        You got no coverage. Not even if not directly affected by the conflict (i.e. you got heart attack, most of the travel insurence is not covering you in a "do not travel" country)

  • Alistair79 on 24/03/2026 - 23:22
    +42

    Can you really call yourself an Ozbargainer, if you aren't willing to put your life in the hands of the Iranian military, in order to save a few bucks?

    • Wiadro on 24/03/2026 - 23:42
      +1

      No commercial planes have been downed.
      yet

      • Alistair79 on 25/03/2026 - 01:03
        +7

        The captain of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was probably thinking the same thing!

        • Lifetimedeal on 25/03/2026 - 08:51
          +2

          what about the iranian commercial flight downed by US Navy?

      • Dyl on 25/03/2026 - 04:12

        Downed not, but one was damaged at the airport. I think that’s enough not to fly there…

    • greennick on 25/03/2026 - 22:21

      US has shot down as many Iranian passenger planes as the Iranians have any passenger planes (both at 1). US has shot down more from other countries to boot though.

      • Alistair79 on 26/03/2026 - 00:19
        -1

        It was a joke, not a political statement. Relax.

  • skinny on 24/03/2026 - 23:25
    +5

    Last time I called to link two bookings and they wanted $200.

    Absolute cut throat service.

    Pass

  • Marshal Tito on 24/03/2026 - 23:29
    +4

    Flying over a war zone? Tell’em they’re dreamin’!

  • pharcyde on 24/03/2026 - 23:38
    +36

    Melbourne - Milan return in Business Class for $4245 is a pretty insane deal but not sure I'd feel safe enough travelling to Melbourne.

    • try2bhelpful on 24/03/2026 - 23:45
      +2

      Yes Mr Dutton.

    • skinny on 25/03/2026 - 07:19

      Nah you are good .. just stay away from CBD and smoke shops

  • LargestDeportation on 24/03/2026 - 23:38
    +2

    not just irgc, friendly fire as well

  • chinaman on 24/03/2026 - 23:45

    Side eyes this post. Just rescheduled to Cathay.

  • gs1368 on 24/03/2026 - 23:49

    Very hard to get refund if they cancel flight.

    • freedomofspeech on 25/03/2026 - 11:11

      pretty easy if you book via the airline directly

      • gs1368 on 26/03/2026 - 16:24

        At COVID times we booked directly with the airline, but could not get refund. Flight was cancelled by the airline.

    • quick-dry on 25/03/2026 - 14:20

      I looked at pricing directly with Etihad - for around extra 300 per leg you can book direct and have it refundable, with lounge and chauffeur. (on a sample MEL-AMS booking)

      sadly I miss out on an actual booking I need by 1 day on the return, afterwards it jumps back up to 6k +

  • Shieldsy85 on 25/03/2026 - 00:06
    +2

    Any strait of hormuz cruise packages…

    • try2bhelpful on 25/03/2026 - 00:08
      +14

      Strait of Hormuz cruise missile packages.

      • skinny on 25/03/2026 - 07:22
        +3

        They are limiting to max 2 x Jerry Cans per person

  • try2bhelpful on 25/03/2026 - 00:08
    +1

    What is their refund policy if they don’t fly?

  • Raj09 on 25/03/2026 - 00:57

    Dodge some missiles on the way

  • odysseus on 25/03/2026 - 01:03
    +1

    "While many airlines are scrapping flights with fuel rises/restrictions, Etihad seems to be wanting to fill more seats,"

    Nothing to do with that.

    People are cancelling their bookings through the middle east due to the uncertainty and number of cancellations.

    Having a ticket booked on a flight that doesn't fly is as useless as <choose your analogy>.

    So now Etihad have excessive seats left in the near future, so are discounting as the only way to get some desperate cash flow while fuel prices rise. As others have said, all you're doing is paying for an expensive lottery for your own trip - that will need to have all other costs cancellable as you may not go (or will need to spend more for a last minute alternative),

    • stirlo on 25/03/2026 - 09:18

      Agreed with above however it’s a discounted lottery ticket given these seats are normally $8000-10000.

      If you can book near the end of this period and avoid booking non refundable accomodation and activities and have flexible leave policies with work then this could be an amazing deal.

      If the war in the Middle East is still going bad enough to affect air travel in June we’ll all have much bigger problems…

      This war could literally end tomorrow if Trump claims a false “victory” and announces he’s going to stop bombing Iran.

  • drprox on 25/03/2026 - 02:46

    We have flights mid year via Singapore and already copping changes. I have no faith we will have flights or at best nothing resembling what we booked by the time this comes around.

  • Windows7forever on 25/03/2026 - 04:32
    +3

    This will go nicely with the strait of hormuz cruise I have planned.

    • Pufff on 25/03/2026 - 09:46
      +2

      It'll be a blast!

  • superbird on 25/03/2026 - 06:29

    Tempting. Trump says Iran wants to make a deal this week

    • Azro on 25/03/2026 - 06:49
      +15

      Trump said if he was a president he could've finished the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.

      • whyisave on 25/03/2026 - 15:01
        +12

        Mar 3: "We won the war."
        Mar 7: "We defeated Iran."
        Mar 9: "We must attack Iran."
        Mar 9: "The war is ending almost completely, and very beautifully."
        Mar 11: "We must attack Iran."
        Mar 12: "We did win, but we haven't won completely yet."
        Mar 13: "We won the war."
        Mar 14: "Please help us."
        Mar 15: "If you don't help us, I will certainly remember it."
        Mar 16: "Actually, we don't need any help at all."
        Mar 16: "I was just testing to see who's listening to me."
        Mar 16: "If NATO doesn't help, they will suffer something very bad."
        Mar 17: "We neither need nor want NATO's help."
        Mar 17: "I don't need Congressional approval to withdraw from NATO."
        Mar 18: "Our allies must cooperate in reopening the Strait of Hormuz."
        Mar 19: "US allies need to get a grip – step up and help open the Strait of Hormuz."
        Mar 20: "NATO are cowards."
        Mar 21: "Allies must open the Strait of Hormuz. We don't use it, we don't need to open it."
        Mar 22: "This is the last time. I will give Iran 48 hours. Open the strait"
        Mar 22: "Iran is Dead now"
        Mar 23: "Having productive talks with Iran; postponing energy grid attacks for 5 days." (Iran stated no deal or contact was made)"
        Mar 23: "Let's have joint control of the Strait of Hormuz!"
        Mar 24: "Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up, and you said, 'Let's do it, because you can't let them have a nuclear weapon"

  • GerryManDerJan on 25/03/2026 - 07:28

    Parents had real trouble getting back with Eddie hat to Europe.

  • Mechanical on 25/03/2026 - 07:49

    are you sure that we return from these flights :)

  • Big Deal on 25/03/2026 - 09:37

    My first and probably last taste of business class luxury ;)

  • sticky8anana on 25/03/2026 - 09:37

    is this an early April Fools joke

  • Pufff on 25/03/2026 - 09:48

    Better yet book the one way flights.

  • Irribotz on 25/03/2026 - 10:10
    +2

    Pay on CC - never worry about paying it off. Good deal.

  • seedy on 25/03/2026 - 10:10
    +2

    I'm here for the comments

  • starspawn on 25/03/2026 - 10:31
    +1

    If the airline cancels on you, you get the flight rebooked/credit right?

  • Eeples on 25/03/2026 - 10:37
    +4

    Is it possible for a nominated family member to claim as a flight credit the unused return portion of this fare?

    Thanks.

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