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Cheap flights to Athens from $488

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — ATH
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Athens in 2024

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,291

Return from

$1,230

One-way from

$488
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Athens Eleftherios V.
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH)

Cheap flights to Athens in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Athens in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Athens in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,045
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,048
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,050
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Fri 24/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,109
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,241
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,272
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,296
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,298
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,302

Athens 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Athens in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,045
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,048
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,050
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Fri 24/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,109
Sat 8/620:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/610:10ATH - SYD
3 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,230
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,241
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,272
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,296
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,298

Flights to Athens departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Athens, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Users travelling to Athens last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,045
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,048
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,050
Thu 2/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Fri 24/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop20h 25mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,109
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,241
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
1 stop36h 15mScoot
Deal found 26/4$1,272
Sat 4/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,296
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,298
Sun 5/512:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/516:20ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,302

One-way flights to Athens

Explore one-way flight options to Athens for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,426 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Athens in the near future. Book a round-trip flight to Athens instead by using the search form above.
Tue 22/1013:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Deal found 25/4$488
Tue 22/1013:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Deal found 26/4$514
Sun 20/1013:35SYD - ATH
1 stop25h 40mScoot
Deal found 25/4$557
Mon 21/1021:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Deal found 25/4$559
Thu 24/1020:40SYD - ATH
1 stop44h 20mAir China
Deal found 25/4$600
Thu 23/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Deal found 25/4$624
Thu 18/720:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Deal found 25/4$629
Mon 20/520:45SYD - ATH
1 stop41h 30mScoot
Deal found 25/4$702
Thu 23/520:30SYD - ATH
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$724

Average price of flights to Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Athens is currently $600 while a return flight costs $1,433. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Athens (average of $1,214). Flying to Athens in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,547). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,966

February

$1,902

March

$2,005

April

$2,000

May

$1,985

June

$2,194

July

$2,282

August

$2,234

September

$2,259

October

$1,858

November

$1,859

December

$2,367

Peak season

Book cheap flights to Athens, one of the top city ­break destinations in the world. Hosting the Olympic Games in 2004 has given this once smoggy and dirty city a new lease on life. If Athens is not on your bucket list then it should be, this is where western civilisation was founded and it has enough ruins to impress any budding archaeologists or history buffs. Nearly 2,500 years old, the impressive Parthenon perches proudly on the Acropolis and is usually the first stop on travellers itineraries. Other sites of note when you book your flights to Athens include the Temple of Hephaestus, the Ancient Agora, Theatre of Dionysus and the Roman Herodes Atticus amphitheatre that are scattered around the base of the Acropolis. Plaka, the oldest section of Athens, is a popular tourist area chock full of tourist shops, galleries, jewellery stores, museums and cafes. In general it is a busy city but especially so during summer when hordes of visitors book their flights to Athens despite the heat. Temperatures can reach well into the mid­-30Cs. August is the hottest month and many local business owners shut up shop and go on holiday to escape the heat. If you are planning on visiting Athens in summer bring cool clothing and do your sightseeing in the early morning, and early evening.

Off season:

Winter is not a typical time for people to book flights to Athens but the weather is on average a crisp 10C in January and February. It can get colder than this too with snow falling in Athens on occasion. However, visit during the off season and you can expect fewer tourists queuing to get into the ancient sites, great prices on rooms and cheap flight tickets.

Temperature and rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ATH

Temperature

10 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Athens. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Ideally the best times to book flights to Athens are spring and late autumn. This is when the weather is not too hot for sightseeing, and the tourist hordes have yet to descend or have left. Aim for between March to May and October to November and you may also find cheaper flight tickets and deals on accommodation. If you don’t mind the heat and the crowds then the summer months are best for outdoor festivals such as: The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (mid­- June to mid-­September) showcasing music and dance performances; Lycabettus Festival (May to September) featuring musical and theatrical performances on Lycabettus Hill; Rockwave Festival (June to July) a music festival held in Malakasa a few miles outside of Athens and the Athens International Dance Festival (July).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Athens. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Scoot, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways to Athens have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.1
Very Good
543 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.7
Good
4,467 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

What is good to know if travelling to Athens?

  • The infamous annual Spartathlon race begins in Athens and ends in Sparta, its 153-mile distance makes it one of the toughest marathons on earth.
  • For beautiful panoramic views of the city, visit the Acropolis. Catch the sunset on Mars Hill as you watch the city fall asleep.
  • Spend an afternoon walking down the famous shopping street in Athens – Ermou Street! You’ll find a variety of shops and even international brands like Zara, Marks & Spencers and H&M.
  • How long is the flight to Athens?

    Flights from Sydney to Athens: 21 hours. Flights from Melbourne to Athens: 20 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Brisbane to Athens: 21 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Perth to Athens: 17 hours 40 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Athens?

    There are plenty of airlines operating flights to Athens from Australia, so be sure to shop around to get the best deal. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways and EgyptAir are just a few options. The cheapest flights to Athens can be found in January and February, and flying from Perth is the quickest low­cost route.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Flights to Athens arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH) around 35 km east of the city. The Athens metro line 3 runs from the airport to Syntagma Square and Monastiraki – two of the key points in Athens ­with a journey time of half an hour. There are direct buses from the airport arrivals level to central Athens (40 minutes), as well as an express bus to the port of Piraeus (1 hour 15 minutes). Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal 24 hours a day.

  • What does ATH mean?

    Great question - ATH just means Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

    If you book a flight to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V., which is the city’s only airport. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is located 19.7 km from the centre of Athens.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Athens on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport typically cost $39, while return flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $175, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Athens Eleftherios V. Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport).

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