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$654+ 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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ATH
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Athens in 2025

Find the latest flights to Athens in 2025, 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 11 July 2025.

Return from

$1,560

One-way from

$654

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,118
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 22/9-17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 10m total
  • Sydney to Athens
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Juneyao Airlines
  • Juneyao Airlines
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Sydney to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($439 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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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 11 July 2025.

Mon 17/1114:20SYD - ATH
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:15ATH - SYD
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,556
Wed 15/1021:55SYD - ATH
2 stops24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1003:55ATH - SYD
2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,577
Tue 23/912:50SYD - ATH
1 stop26h 50mScoot
Mon 13/1009:55ATH - SYD
1 stop26h 35mScoot
Deal found 9/7$1,603

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Return

Price

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

20:45-08:40

1 stop42h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 17/10

12:00-15:15

2 stops43h 15m

$1,560

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

12:50-08:40

1 stop26h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/10

09:55-12:35

1 stop42h 40m

$1,597

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/7

08:15-07:35

1 stop30h 20m

$654

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

12:50-13:10

3 stops31h 20m

$660

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/8

19:45-08:20

1 stop43h 35m

$667

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

20:45-08:40

1 stop42h 55m

$684

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

20:20-10:00

2 stops44h 40m

$824

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

Best time to book a flight to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Athens. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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 21 hours 25 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?

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

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.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,087
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $983
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $956
Scoot
Scoot
From $553

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

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 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

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air China and Scoot 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.
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,June 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,June 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
Air China
7.2
Good
89 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,June 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

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 $36, while return flights cost around $44.

  • How much is a return flight to Athens?

    A return flight to Athens will typically cost around $39, however they can be found for as little as $29.

  • 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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