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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

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

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, Air China 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. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost $33, while return flights cost around $30.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $201, however they can be found for as little as $19.

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?

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

$511+ Flights to Athens, Greece

Flights to Athens in 2025

Return from	$1,413
One-way from	$511
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,928

Scoot
6/4-13/4
2 total stops
53h 25m total
Sydney to Athens

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5/5
1 total stop
42h 35m total
Sydney to Athens

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Cheapest flights to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Athens. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Sun 6/412:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 50mScoot

Sun 13/409:55ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 35mScoot

Deal found 28/2$1,413

Tue 1/413:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 18/409:35ATH - SYD

2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2$1,418

Thu 13/321:00SYD - ATH

2 stops45h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/313:10ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,478

Wed 22/1016:00SYD - ATH

2 stops31h 45mSWISS

Thu 13/1117:40ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 00mSWISS

Deal found 28/2$1,641

Wed 1/1018:05SYD - ATH

1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 22/1009:35ATH - SYD

1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,687

Sun 26/1016:10SYD - ATH

2 stops28h 55mLufthansa

Thu 13/1117:15ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 28/2$1,794

Thu 13/321:30SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/313:20ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,803

Mon 6/1008:35SYD - ATH

1 stop31h 25mJuneyao Airlines

Thu 23/1014:05ATH - SYD

1 stop32h 25mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,880

Sun 9/321:40SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 25/318:50ATH - SYD

1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,923

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Sun 6/412:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 50mScoot

Sun 13/409:55ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 35mScoot

Deal found 28/2$1,413

Tue 1/413:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 18/409:35ATH - SYD

2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2$1,418

Thu 13/321:00SYD - ATH

2 stops45h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/313:10ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,478

Thu 13/321:30SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/313:20ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,803

Sun 9/321:40SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 25/318:50ATH - SYD

1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,923

Mon 26/508:05SYD - ATH

1 stop30h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Tue 8/714:05ATH - SYD

1 stop33h 00mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/2$2,007

Sat 24/515:00SYD - ATH

1 stop24h 40mSingapore Airlines

Mon 7/711:30ATH - SYD

1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/2$2,044

Mon 31/310:20SYD - ATH

2 stops39h 15mAir Canada

Sun 13/413:10ATH - SYD

2 stops35h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 27/2$2,045

Mon 12/510:20SYD - ATH

2 stops55h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 16/512:35ATH - SYD

2 stops59h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/2$2,060

Tue 18/321:10SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Tue 25/317:05ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 25mEmirates

Deal found 28/2$2,063

Tue 1/415:40SYD - ATH

2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways

Wed 16/414:10ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/2$2,167

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Mon 3/312:10SYD - ATH

2 stops57h 45mSWISS

Wed 26/308:30ATH - SYD

2 stops37h 45mSWISS

Deal found 27/2$5,012

Fri 7/306:00SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 05mEmirates

Fri 28/317:05ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 26/2$2,230

Fri 7/312:00SYD - ATH

2 stops45h 40mChina Eastern

Thu 13/303:25ATH - SYD

2 stops45h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/2$2,307

Fri 7/315:55SYD - ATH

2 stops44h 15mAir France

Thu 27/303:25ATH - SYD

2 stops42h 05mAir France

Deal found 26/2$2,394

Fri 7/311:20SYD - ATH

2 stops49h 30mAir Canada

Fri 28/308:30ATH - SYD

3 stops38h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 26/2$3,046

Sun 9/311:40SYD - ATH

2 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/315:50ATH - SYD

2 stops42h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,716

Sun 9/315:50SYD - ATH

1 stop22h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 25/319:25ATH - SYD

2 stops38h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,913

Sun 9/321:40SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 25/318:50ATH - SYD

1 stop39h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,923

Mon 10/321:50SYD - ATH

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/315:00ATH - SYD

2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2$1,450

Thu 13/321:00SYD - ATH

2 stops45h 10mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/313:10ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,478

Thu 13/321:30SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/313:20ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,803

Tue 18/321:10SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 50mEmirates

Tue 25/317:05ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 25mEmirates

Deal found 28/2$2,063

One-way flights to Athens
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Mon 5/520:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 35mScoot

Deal found 26/2$511

Sat 14/616:05SYD - ATH

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/2$581

Thu 13/321:30SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,066

Mon 17/308:35SYD - ATH

1 stop31h 30mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,101

Thu 12/618:05SYD - ATH

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/2$1,144

Sun 4/520:30SYD - ATH

2 stops57h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/2$1,152

Thu 13/321:00SYD - ATH

2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,161

Wed 19/321:40SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,196

Mon 23/610:00SYD - ATH

2 stops30h 00mThai Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,349

Mon 7/414:40SYD - ATH

2 stops35h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,521

Mon 7/414:05SYD - ATH

2 stops30h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 28/2$1,701

Thu 17/420:10SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,719

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

12:50-08:40

1 stop26h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 13/4

09:55-19:30

1 stop26h 35m

$1,413

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

13:50-08:20

1 stop26h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 18/4

09:35-09:45

2 stops41h 10m

$1,418

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:00-09:10

2 stops45h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 16/3

13:10-19:05

2 stops44h 55m

$1,478

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:30-12:15

1 stop23h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 16/3

13:20-18:35

1 stop20h 15m

$1,803

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

08:05-08:00

1 stop30h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/9

14:05-06:05

1 stop33h 00m

$1,886

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

15:00-11:45

2 stops27h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 4/9

18:35-05:55

2 stops28h 20m

$1,936

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

21:40-11:45

1 stop23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 29/3

13:15-18:50

1 stop20h 35m

$1,953

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

15:00-22:35

2 stops38h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/9

10:40-10:25

2 stops40h 45m

$2,001

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

15:00-08:40

1 stop24h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/7

11:30-16:45

1 stop22h 15m

$2,044

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

10:20-10:30

2 stops55h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 16/5

12:35-06:55

2 stops59h 20m

$2,060

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Travel insights for flights to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

The best time to book flights to Athens is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Athens takes 24 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Athens from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Athens should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Athens are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Scoot.

Qatar Airways

From $1,152

Etihad Airways

From $1,066

Scoot

From $639

Singapore Airlines

From $1,086

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Athens are Scoot, Air China and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Athens by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM to Athens have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,326 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

317 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,580 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,250 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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, Air China 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. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens. One-way flights to Athens Eleftherios V. typically cost $33, while return flights cost around $30.
How much is a return flight to Athens?
A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $201, however they can be found for as little as $19.
Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Athens, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).
Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Athens Eleftherios V. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Athens Eleftherios V.?
Yes. Athens Eleftherios V. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sofitel Athens Airport is the closest property to Athens Eleftherios V. (0.0 km away from Athens Eleftherios V.).

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