The Men's 200 metre butterfly competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 18-19 May 2016.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows.

The heats were held on 18 May at 10:00.

[3] The semifinals were held on 18 May at 19:03.

[4] The final was held on 19 May at 19:06.