$479+ Cheap flights to Athens

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Athens in 2026

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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 2 February 2026.

Tue 17/320:05
SYD
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ATH
2 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/308:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,414
Mon 4/520:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/608:55
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops63h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,418
Wed 18/320:05
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/315:25
ATH
-
SYD
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,420
Fri 8/520:35
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/508:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,427
Tue 23/620:35
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/814:05
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,435
Mon 9/220:40
SYD
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ATH
1 stop44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/210:15
ATH
-
SYD
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,438
Sun 22/321:50
SYD
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ATH
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/414:35
ATH
-
SYD
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,451
Sat 9/510:15
SYD
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ATH
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1110:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,453
Wed 3/620:35
SYD
-
ATH
1 stop42h 05m
Scoot
Fri 4/908:55
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 1/2$1,458
Tue 10/220:40
SYD
-
ATH
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/210:15
ATH
-
SYD
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,460

Find flight deals to Athens

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 2 February 2026.

Return from

$1,414

One-way from

$479

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,648
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 00m total
  • Sydney to Athens
Air China
  • Air China
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 20m total
  • Sydney to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

10:15-07:40

2 stops28h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/11

10:15-18:50

1 stop23h 35m

$1,453

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

21:05-20:30

2 stops30h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

15:40-19:10

2 stops44h 30m

$1,641

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

11:15-14:15

3 stops36h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 20/2

10:15-12:20

1 stop41h 05m

$1,665

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-18:00

1 stop29h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 23/6

20:00-06:15

1 stop27h 15m

$1,679

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-18:00

1 stop29h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 18/6

13:55-22:20

2 stops25h 25m

$1,718

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

20:20-00:45

2 stops59h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 27/7

12:00-14:15

2 stops43h 15m

$1,745

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

21:05-03:05

2 stops37h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/9

15:40-19:10

2 stops44h 30m

$1,823

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/6

20:20-10:00

2 stops44h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/7

12:00-14:15

2 stops43h 15m

$1,824

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

20:40-00:50

2 stops37h 10m

$566

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

20:35-07:40

1 stop42h 05m

$611

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/1

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Best time to book a flight to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Athens. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

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.

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 2 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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, Virgin Australia 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 $32, while return flights cost around $121.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $165, however they can be found for as little as $121.

  • 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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