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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel to Athens International Airport next month, return fares start from £74. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Athens International is 3 hours and 43 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
British Airways, American Airlines, Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, SKY express and Ryanair all fly direct to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly to Athens International is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Athens International is £43. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Athens International Airport is Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying to Athens International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£43
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week470

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How to find cheap flights to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Right now, £25 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to ATH for £43.

  • Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to ATH fall, you'll be notified.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Athens. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.

  • If you aren't in a rush to travel to Athens, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Athens

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Athens in May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to ATH, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to ATH. It's an ideal time to explore Athens in full swing.

  • Travel in January if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Athens are typically less expensive.

  • With averages of between 22ºC and 37ºC, July is when Athens is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.

  • Ranging from 4ºC to 14ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.

  • July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Athens.

  • January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if you're in town then.

Flying to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Get to Athens without any layovers. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Air Canada is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your ATH plane ticket.

  • When you touch down at ATH, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to ATH? These hotels close to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This rating is a measure of how reliably flights from ATH reach their destination as scheduled.

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, Attica, Greece.

Getting to central Athens from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Central Athens is about 32 kms (20 miles) from ATH.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to ATH.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.

  • Athens makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:

Athens highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Athens and head directly for these must-visit attractions:

    • Acropolis of Athens: Around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the centre in 3rd District, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.

    • Garden Byzantine Museum: Here's where you can hit the pause button when exploring Athens. This park is roughly 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the centre.

    • Erechtheion: Want more reasons to visit Athens? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 2 kms (1 mile) south of the city centre in 3rd District.

How to get to Kallithéa from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Heading straight for Kallithéa? From ATH, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kms (65 miles) from the airport.

Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Acharnes

  • Acharnes is located around 27 kms (17 miles) from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • The drive time to Acharnes is roughly 35 minutes.

Explore more of Greece

  • There's a whole lot more of Greece waiting for you to discover. Around 225 kms (140 miles) northwest of Athens, take off to Larisa. What not to miss? Begin with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

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