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, 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 $40, while return flights cost around $115.

How much is a return flight to Athens?

A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $271, however they can be found for as little as $74.

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 (19 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.).

$521+ Flights to Athens, Greece

Flights to Athens in 2025

Return from	$1,102
One-way from	$521
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,011

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2 total stops
53h 25m total
Sydney to Athens

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9/6
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42h 55m total
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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 30 April 2025.

Wed 10/920:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 55mScoot

Sun 28/909:55ATH - SYD

1 stop42h 40mScoot

Deal found 29/4$1,155

Sat 8/1121:45SYD - ATH

1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1107:50ATH - SYD

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,171

Sat 23/819:40SYD - ATH

1 stop43h 40mAir China

Fri 10/1014:15ATH - SYD

1 stop41h 35mAir China

Deal found 29/4$1,621

Sat 8/1121:30SYD - ATH

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 23/1106:35ATH - SYD

1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,633

Sun 9/1121:30SYD - ATH

2 stops49h 15mChina Eastern

Sat 6/1203:35ATH - SYD

2 stops45h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/4$1,769

Fri 13/614:50SYD - ATH

2 stops39h 50mAustrian Airlines

Fri 20/606:30ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 50mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,883

Wed 30/720:55SYD - ATH

2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 27/803:55ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,889

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Tue 9/912:50SYD - ATH

1 stop26h 50mScoot

Sun 19/1009:55ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 35mScoot

Deal found 28/4$1,102

Sat 7/614:30SYD - ATH

2 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/609:55ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,194

Sat 19/719:40SYD - ATH

1 stop43h 40mAir China

Sat 9/814:15ATH - SYD

1 stop41h 40mAir China

Deal found 27/4$1,411

Wed 30/715:40SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 28/807:25ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,669

Mon 20/1008:55SYD - ATH

2 stops38h 50mSWISS

Thu 13/1117:40ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 00mSWISS

Deal found 28/4$1,691

Last-minute flights to Athens
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Sun 4/509:25SYD - ATH

2 stops47h 45mAir France

Fri 9/503:25ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 15mAir France

Deal found 29/4$2,528

Mon 5/520:45SYD - ATH

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/516:00ATH - SYD

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,446

Mon 5/520:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 55mScoot

Sun 11/509:55ATH - SYD

1 stop42h 40mScoot

Deal found 29/4$2,486

Mon 5/509:25SYD - ATH

2 stops38h 15mKLM

Mon 10/1117:20ATH - SYD

2 stops29h 05mKLM

Deal found 29/4$2,497

Mon 5/511:00SYD - ATH

2 stops44h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 9/1103:35ATH - SYD

2 stops45h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/4$3,333

Mon 5/509:20SYD - ATH

3 stops37h 25mAir Canada

Thu 8/506:45ATH - SYD

3 stops41h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$4,526

Tue 6/521:30SYD - ATH

1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 21/513:55ATH - SYD

1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,011

Tue 6/511:25SYD - ATH

2 stops44h 55mXiamenAir

Mon 19/517:25ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 55mXiamenAir

Deal found 29/4$9,156

Tue 6/520:55SYD - ATH

2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 18/503:55ATH - SYD

2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4$12,050

Fri 9/510:10SYD - ATH

2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 18/513:55ATH - SYD

1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,172

Fri 9/514:40SYD - ATH

2 stops35h 55mBritish Airways

Sun 18/507:05ATH - SYD

2 stops39h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,225

Mon 12/520:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 55mScoot

Fri 16/509:55ATH - SYD

1 stop26h 35mScoot

Deal found 29/4$1,191

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 30 April 2025.

Mon 9/620:45SYD - ATH

1 stop42h 55mScoot

Deal found 27/4$521

Sat 18/1009:45SYD - ATH

2 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$575

Thu 10/719:40SYD - ATH

1 stop43h 40mAir China

Deal found 29/4$793

Mon 5/521:30SYD - ATH

1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,112

Tue 12/820:55SYD - ATH

2 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,148

Fri 4/711:25SYD - ATH

2 stops60h 15mXiamenAir

Deal found 28/4$1,207

Thu 15/507:55SYD - ATH

1 stop31h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,233

Fri 17/1010:20SYD - ATH

3 stops55h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4$1,360

Fri 22/820:10SYD - ATH

1 stop31h 15mEmirates

Deal found 28/4$1,441

Sun 11/514:50SYD - ATH

2 stops25h 05mThai Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,499

Fri 9/520:45SYD - ATH

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,539

Sun 15/611:45SYD - ATH

3 stops32h 00mKLM

Deal found 28/4$1,649

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Wed 10/9

20:45-08:40

1 stop42h 55m

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Sun 28/9

09:55-11:35

1 stop42h 40m

$1,155

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Sat 7/6

14:30-08:40

2 stops49h 10m

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Fri 20/6

09:55-19:30

1 stop26h 35m

$1,194

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Sat 23/8

19:40-08:20

1 stop43h 40m

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Fri 10/10

14:15-15:50

1 stop41h 35m

$1,621

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Wed 30/7

15:40-12:50

1 stop28h 10m

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Thu 28/8

07:25-16:55

1 stop26h 30m

$1,669

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SYDATH

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Fri 13/6

14:50-23:40

2 stops39h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 20/6

06:30-10:20

2 stops44h 50m

$1,883

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

20:55-08:55

2 stops43h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 27/8

03:55-19:00

2 stops32h 05m

$1,889

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

07:55-08:40

1 stop55h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 20/6

09:55-05:55

1 stop61h 00m

$2,011

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/8

14:50-12:25

1 stop28h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

13:55-06:15

1 stop33h 20m

$2,045

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

12:50-08:40

1 stop26h 50m

$592

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/6

09:15-08:40

3 stops30h 25m

$785

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Best time to book a flight to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Athens

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.

How long is the flight to Athens?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Athens takes 26 hours 50 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 Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Scoot.

Etihad Airways

From $1,066

Qatar Airways

From $1,151

Scoot

From $594

Singapore Airlines

From $1,062

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 Singapore Airlines, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Thai Airways

7.7

Good

325 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

400 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 $40, while return flights cost around $115.
How much is a return flight to Athens?
A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $271, however they can be found for as little as $74.
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 (19 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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FAQs about flying to Athens

What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens?

Can I find cheaper flights to Athens if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Athens?

How much is a return flight to Athens?

Where does the fastest flight to Athens depart from?

Does Athens Eleftherios V. have car hire?

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