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, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 55 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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Flights to Athens in 2025

Return from	$1,638
One-way from	$584
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,242

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20/3-27/3
2 total stops
57h 45m total
Sydney to Athens

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25h 30m total
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Thu 20/314:05SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/313:15ATH - SYD

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,638

Mon 7/720:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 35mScoot

Sun 5/1009:35ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 55mScoot

Deal found 27/1$1,689

Fri 3/1015:25SYD - ATH

2 stops26h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1007:25ATH - SYD

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/1$1,704

Fri 3/1021:05SYD - ATH

2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Mon 20/1003:55ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/1$1,736

Sun 19/1021:45SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 11/1113:20ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/1$1,751

Mon 3/321:30SYD - ATH

2 stops61h 40mChina Eastern

Sun 23/303:25ATH - SYD

2 stops45h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/1$1,854

Sat 25/1016:00SYD - ATH

2 stops31h 50mSWISS

Wed 12/1113:45ATH - SYD

2 stops43h 10mSWISS

Deal found 26/1$1,894

Mon 21/715:00SYD - ATH

2 stops27h 45mLufthansa

Thu 14/818:35ATH - SYD

2 stops28h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 25/1$1,916

Thu 10/719:40SYD - ATH

1 stop43h 40mAir China

Fri 10/1014:15ATH - SYD

1 stop41h 35mAir China

Deal found 26/1$1,962

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Thu 20/314:05SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/313:15ATH - SYD

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,638

Fri 14/321:00SYD - ATH

2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/410:25ATH - SYD

2 stops25h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,773

Sun 16/221:40SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 28/213:15ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,778

Sun 27/415:25SYD - ATH

1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/619:30ATH - SYD

2 stops39h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,924

Mon 3/321:30SYD - ATH

2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 23/303:25ATH - SYD

2 stops45h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/1$1,932

Tue 8/412:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 30mScoot

Mon 21/409:35ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 55mScoot

Deal found 26/1$2,002

Mon 7/408:05SYD - ATH

1 stop30h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Sun 20/414:05ATH - SYD

1 stop33h 00mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 26/1$2,072

Sat 5/421:20SYD - ATH

2 stops49h 30mSichuan Airlines

Mon 21/410:25ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 26/1$2,078

Thu 13/215:55SYD - ATH

2 stops56h 10mEmirates

Mon 17/218:00ATH - SYD

1 stop39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 27/1$2,084

Thu 13/206:00SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 17/218:00ATH - SYD

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$2,092

Mon 3/311:20SYD - ATH

3 stops58h 35mAir Canada

Mon 24/307:00ATH - SYD

3 stops40h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 26/1$2,094

Thu 17/415:00SYD - ATH

1 stop24h 20mSingapore Airlines

Fri 17/1009:35ATH - SYD

1 stop41h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/1$2,142

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Sat 1/221:50SYD - ATH

1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/221:35ATH - SYD

2 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,856

Sat 1/206:00SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 05mEmirates

Sat 8/218:00ATH - SYD

1 stop19h 30mEmirates

Deal found 27/1$2,468

Sat 1/221:40SYD - ATH

2 stops38h 35mAir Serbia

Fri 7/204:30ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 20mAir Serbia

Deal found 27/1$4,899

Mon 3/211:20SYD - ATH

3 stops60h 45mAir Canada

Fri 7/207:05ATH - SYD

3 stops41h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 26/1$2,261

Mon 3/221:50SYD - ATH

1 stop41h 45mScoot

Fri 7/216:05ATH - SYD

1 stop35h 45mScoot

Deal found 26/1$2,296

Mon 3/215:55SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 40mKLM

Fri 7/217:20ATH - SYD

3 stops42h 00mKLM

Deal found 26/1$2,620

Mon 3/216:20SYD - ATH

2 stops39h 50mBritish Airways

Sun 16/208:00ATH - SYD

2 stops37h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 27/1$16,486

Mon 3/221:40SYD - ATH

1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 16/213:15ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/1$19,186

Mon 10/221:50SYD - ATH

1 stop41h 45mScoot

Mon 17/216:05ATH - SYD

1 stop19h 30mScoot

Deal found 26/1$1,980

Thu 13/221:30SYD - ATH

2 stops36h 10mChina Eastern

Thu 20/212:40ATH - SYD

2 stops36h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 26/1$1,875

Thu 13/206:00SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 05mEmirates

Thu 20/218:00ATH - SYD

1 stop39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 26/1$2,010

Thu 13/206:00SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 17/218:00ATH - SYD

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$2,092

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Thu 13/314:05SYD - ATH

1 stop25h 30mScoot

Deal found 27/1$584

Thu 13/320:50SYD - ATH

3 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$762

Wed 12/220:40SYD - ATH

1 stop44h 20mAir China

Deal found 27/1$836

Mon 7/408:05SYD - ATH

1 stop30h 55mJuneyao Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,218

Mon 7/409:20SYD - ATH

3 stops40h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 27/1$1,852

Tue 8/406:15SYD - ATH

3 stops50h 05mKLM

Deal found 27/1$2,541

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

21:30-00:40

2 stops60h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 6/3

06:40-21:45

2 stops30h 05m

$1,630

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/3

21:00-20:05

2 stops32h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/4

10:25-20:10

2 stops25h 45m

$1,773

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:40-11:45

1 stop23h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 28/2

13:15-18:50

1 stop20h 35m

$1,778

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

21:30-06:30

1 stop40h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 27/5

19:30-18:10

2 stops39h 40m

$1,808

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

21:30-00:40

2 stops36h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 23/3

03:25-10:00

2 stops45h 35m

$1,932

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

12:50-08:20

1 stop26h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 21/4

09:35-19:30

1 stop26h 55m

$2,002

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

08:05-08:00

1 stop30h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 20/4

14:05-06:05

1 stop33h 00m

$2,072

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

21:20-14:50

2 stops49h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 21/4

10:25-14:15

2 stops44h 50m

$2,078

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

15:55-15:05

2 stops56h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/2

18:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

$2,084

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

06:00-15:05

1 stop42h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 17/2

18:00-22:30

1 stop19h 30m

$2,092

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Travel insights for flights to Athens

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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 22 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 $1,190

Etihad Airways

From $1,093

Scoot

From $690

Emirates

From $1,273

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Athens are Air China, Scoot 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 Qatar Airways, Emirates 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

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

3,337 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,325 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5

Good

3,726 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,337 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 55 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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