The European summer is fast approaching and you can experience it from just $1445 return including tax with this Economy Special from Lufthansa.

Saving up to $500 off similar 4-star carriers, these full-service flights include 23kg of checked baggage plus meals and in-flight entertainment.

We’ve found the best savings are available on the one-stop flights to the German city of Frankfurt (prices are return inc tax):

• Ex Melbourne … $1445
• Ex Darwin … $1457
• Ex Perth … $1562
• Ex Adelaide … $1570
• Ex Sydney … $1581
• Ex Brisbane … $1586

Return flights are also available to other European cities such as Paris, Dublin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Helsinki and Krakow. Click here for a full list of available destinations.

Valid on select flights from 1 March until 31 October. Please note -- you may need to be flexible with your dates to secure the lowest fare.

Book by 28 February.

Travelzoo tip: Lufthansa are also offering return intra-Europe fares departing Frankfurt from just $99 including tax.