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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens from $658

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ATH
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in March or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,588

One-way from

$703

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,187
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/2-19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 18/913:00MEL - ATH
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1015:50ATH - MEL
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,585
Mon 10/223:30MEL - ATH
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 24/213:15ATH - MEL
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,590
Sun 18/505:00MEL - ATH
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 18/619:30ATH - MEL
2 stops24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,622
Sat 27/913:00MEL - ATH
1 stop26h 20mScoot
Sun 12/1009:35ATH - MEL
1 stop27h 40mScoot
Deal found 17/1$1,624
Tue 29/706:00AVV - ATH
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/909:35ATH - AVV
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,646
Sat 14/620:50MEL - ATH
2 stops37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 30/615:40ATH - MEL
2 stops44h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,696
Sat 15/220:15MEL - ATH
1 stop44h 45mAir China
Fri 28/213:10ATH - MEL
1 stop41h 35mAir China
Deal found 17/1$1,770
Sun 1/615:40MEL - ATH
1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/615:50ATH - MEL
1 stop32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,772
Thu 13/215:35MEL - ATH
2 stops42h 00mSWISS
Mon 3/313:45ATH - MEL
2 stops32h 25mSWISS
Deal found 17/1$1,815
Fri 4/714:55AVV - ATH
2 stops36h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 17/823:10ATH - AVV
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$13,674

Find flights from Melbourne to Athens within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

21:30-18:25

2 stops53h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 19/2

16:05-21:20

1 stop20h 15m

$1,588

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

23:30-11:45

1 stop21h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 24/2

13:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

$1,590

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

05:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 18/6

19:30-03:25

2 stops24h 55m

$1,622

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

20:50-03:05

2 stops37h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 31/5

03:55-18:55

2 stops32h 00m

$1,707

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

15:40-07:15

1 stop22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 14/6

15:50-07:25

1 stop32h 35m

$1,772

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop41h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 14/7

09:35-20:15

1 stop27h 40m

$1,802

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

17:10-11:45

1 stop27h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 28/2

13:15-18:25

1 stop20h 10m

$1,839

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 27/5

06:00-07:15

2 stops32h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/6

08:30-22:50

3 stops31h 20m

$1,852

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 4/7

16:40-15:00

2 stops29h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/8

18:05-14:10

2 stops37h 05m

$13,674

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sat 3/5

21:30-08:20

1 stop41h 50m

$658

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Athens

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Athens at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Athens flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Athens by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Scoot, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways from Melbourne to Athens to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19.7 km from the centre vof the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 14 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,590), Etihad Airways ($1,622), and Turkish Airlines ($1,707) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Athens. Qatar Airways is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Athens one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Athens are Scoot ($743), Air China ($811), and Juneyao Airlines ($856).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Athens?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Athens. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Athens flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $175 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Athens flights?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Beijing the least frequently. Kuala Lumpur sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne to Athens flights. Istanbul sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Athens route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air ChinaCheapest$1,020Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,530Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,595Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,708Average$2,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,811Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,879Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,898Average$2,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,010Average$2,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,020Average$2,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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