The Women's 50 metre freestyle competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 21 and 22 May 2016.

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

The heats were held on 21 May at 09:35.

[3] The semifinals were held on 21 May at 17:48.

[4] The final was held on 22 May at 16:02.