A system for sterilising containers, comprising:&mdasha sterilising chamber (2) comprising a positioning zone (20) for the positioning of the containers&mdashheating means (21) for heating a first fluid flow that envelops the containers placed in said positioning zone (20) so as to sterilise them&mdashsupply means (210) for supplying oxyhydrogen the heating means (21) comprising an oxyhydrogen burner (211) located downstream of the supply means (210).