The Women's 50 metre butterfly competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 16 and 17 May 2016.

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

The heats were held on 16 May at 10:28.

[3] The semifinals were held on 16 May at 18:11.

[4] The final was held on 17 May at 18:21.