Swimming at the 2016 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 1500 metre freestyle

The routine competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 17 and 18 May 2016.

Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows.

Heats
The heats were held on 17 May at 11:29.

Final
The final was held on 18 May at 18:02.