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, Scoot 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 $44, while return flights cost around $123.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $265, however they can be found for as little as $123.

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. 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.).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Athens?

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

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Athens takes 21 hours 40 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Athens?

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

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.

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).

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Thu 25/1220:05SYD - ATH

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1210:50ATH - SYD

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,928

Thu 25/1213:35SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 10mScoot

Mon 12/110:15ATH - SYD

1 stop41h 05mScoot

Deal found 10/12$2,218

Sun 14/1213:35SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/206:05ATH - SYD

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,236

Mon 15/1221:25SYD - ATH

2 stops43h 45mSichuan Airlines

Mon 22/1210:50ATH - SYD

2 stops42h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,322

Sat 27/1215:50SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 19/219:00ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12$2,372

Mon 15/1221:25SYD - ATH

2 stops43h 45mSichuan Airlines

Mon 2/210:50ATH - SYD

2 stops42h 50mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,376

Best flights to Athens
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Mon 20/412:45SYD - ATH

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/522:00ATH - SYD

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,627

Mon 11/512:45SYD - ATH

2 stops27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 31/503:55ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,699

Sat 7/321:45SYD - ATH

1 stop40h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 9/313:10ATH - SYD

1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,808

Sun 8/221:15SYD - ATH

2 stops26h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/210:10ATH - SYD

2 stops24h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,753

Tue 3/314:25SYD - ATH

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/603:55ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,826

Wed 3/621:10SYD - ATH

2 stops36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Fri 4/915:40ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,765

Sun 3/521:10SYD - ATH

2 stops24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 24/515:40ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,862

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Fri 16/120:05SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/116:00ATH - SYD

3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,706

Fri 16/120:40SYD - ATH

2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/210:15ATH - SYD

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,729

Fri 16/116:35SYD - ATH

1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/213:10ATH - SYD

1 stop32h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,744

Thu 22/110:45SYD - ATH

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/110:15ATH - SYD

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,703

Thu 22/121:45SYD - ATH

1 stop40h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/213:10ATH - SYD

1 stop32h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,786

Sat 24/113:35SYD - ATH

3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/116:00ATH - SYD

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,673

Sun 25/112:10SYD - ATH

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/216:00ATH - SYD

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,672

One-way flights to Athens
Search for one-way flight options to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Tue 27/121:50SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$512

Thu 8/121:50SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$580

Sun 1/214:00SYD - ATH

1 stop27h 00mAir China

Deal found 10/12$649

Wed 28/120:40SYD - ATH

1 stop44h 20mAir China

Deal found 10/12$656

Sun 11/121:50SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$658

Tue 27/121:45SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/12$662

Wed 28/117:35SYD - ATH

2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$674

Thu 29/121:45SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/12$701

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Return from	$1,633
One-way from	$512
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,547

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2 total stops
45h 15m total
Sydney to Athens

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2 total stops
33h 35m total
Sydney to Athens

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Mon 20/4

12:45-09:00

2 stops27h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 6/5

22:00-06:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,627

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

12:45-09:00

2 stops27h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 31/5

03:55-19:15

2 stops32h 20m

$1,699

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

21:15-14:55

2 stops26h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/2

10:10-19:20

2 stops24h 10m

$1,753

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:10-03:05

2 stops36h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 4/9

15:40-19:15

2 stops44h 35m

$1,765

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

21:45-05:40

1 stop40h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/3

13:10-17:55

1 stop19h 45m

$1,808

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

14:25-09:00

2 stops27h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 17/6

03:55-19:15

2 stops32h 20m

$1,826

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

21:10-14:50

2 stops24h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

15:40-19:15

2 stops44h 35m

$1,862

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

21:50-22:25

2 stops33h 35m

$512

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

13:00-07:40

1 stop25h 40m

$604

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

20:50-07:40

1 stop41h 50m

$616

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

The best time to book flights to Athens is 88 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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to Greece have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,412 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,677 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,331 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

311 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Athens

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, Scoot 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 $44, while return flights cost around $123.
How much is a return flight to Athens?
A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $265, however they can be found for as little as $123.
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. 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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