Australian travellers finally have reason to celebrate as Black Friday sales trigger unprecedented price drops on international flights and holiday packages for 2026. Several major airlines and travel companies have slashed economy fares and vacation deals, offering some of the best prices seen in years.
Airline Bargains Taking Off
Leading the charge is Etihad's massive 35 per cent off sale, featuring dramatically reduced economy fares to destinations across the globe. Aussies can now jet from Sydney or Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, Dublin, Manchester, Prague, Cairo or Athens from just $1622 per person.
Savvy travellers are quickly snapping up these discounted seats, recognising the exceptional value for long-haul travel. However, there's a crucial deadline to note - this incredible offer ends on November 30, giving exactly four days to secure these prices.
More Sky-High Savings
For those planning European adventures, Qatar Airways is currently offering return fares to the UK and Europe starting from $1,719. Closer to home, Virgin Australia has released a whopping one million sale fares beginning at just $49 for domestic and short-haul international routes.
These Cyber Weekend deals include 25 per cent off domestic and short-haul international economy flights, plus 15 per cent discount on international routes to Europe via Doha. Travellers have until December 2 to book domestic routes and December 4 for international seats.
Package Holidays & Unique Getaways
Beyond flights, curated holiday packages are also seeing significant reductions. Luxury Escapes offers handpicked vacations including a Gold Coast family staycation at Sea World Resort with unlimited entry for up to four guests at $1,329 for five nights.
Their popular Nusa Dua package returns with beachfront accommodation, all-inclusive dining and unlimited drinks starting from $1799 per room for five nights, or $2799 including flights from major Australian cities.
Cruise enthusiasts can capitalise on Celebrity Cruises' offer of up to 75 per cent off a second guest, plus up to $1,200 per stateroom on select 2026 sailings. This limited-time promotion ends on November 26.
For road trip adventurers, Webjet is offering up to 20 per cent off Motorhome Republic bookings until December 3, valid for travel across Australia and New Zealand until December 31, 2027.
With these unprecedented Black Friday travel deals, Australian holidaymakers have a rare opportunity to lock in significant savings for future adventures, whether they're planning European escapes, Asian getaways or domestic explorations.
