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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens from $579

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.
MEL — ATH
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,386

One-way from

$579

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,963
7/6-16/6
  • 7/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($332 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sat 7/621:30MEL - ATH
1 stop42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/623:45ATH - MEL
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,386
Sat 6/921:30MEL - ATH
1 stop42h 10mScoot
Sun 14/909:55ATH - MEL
1 stop27h 20mScoot
Deal found 28/4$1,450
Sun 11/505:00MEL - ATH
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/513:55ATH - MEL
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,529
Sun 20/706:00AVV - ATH
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/809:55ATH - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,550
Wed 8/1021:00MEL - ATH
1 stop43h 20mAir China
Fri 31/1013:10ATH - MEL
1 stop41h 35mAir China
Deal found 28/4$1,652
Mon 19/521:20MEL - ATH
2 stops36h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/503:55ATH - MEL
2 stops32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,711
Fri 6/615:15MEL - ATH
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 19/613:55ATH - MEL
1 stop19h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,797
Mon 6/1006:55MEL - ATH
2 stops50h 00mSWISS
Tue 28/1017:40ATH - MEL
2 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 28/4$1,800
Fri 6/613:30MEL - ATH
2 stops41h 10mAustrian Airlines
Wed 17/906:30ATH - MEL
2 stops42h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,805
Tue 9/905:55MEL - ATH
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 31/1007:50ATH - MEL
1 stop42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,806
Fri 6/616:40AVV - ATH
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 8/623:10ATH - AVV
2 stops27h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$13,549

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MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

21:30-08:40

1 stop42h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 16/6

23:45-11:45

3 stops29h 00m

$1,386

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

21:30-08:40

1 stop42h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/8

09:55-20:15

1 stop27h 20m

$1,488

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

05:00-12:50

1 stop38h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 30/5

13:55-15:35

1 stop18h 40m

$1,529

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 20/7

06:00-08:40

2 stops33h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/8

09:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

$1,550

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

21:20-03:05

2 stops36h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 31/5

03:55-19:25

2 stops32h 30m

$1,711

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

15:15-18:30

1 stop34h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/6

13:55-16:50

1 stop19h 55m

$1,797

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

13:30-23:40

2 stops41h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 17/9

06:30-07:30

2 stops42h 00m

$1,805

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

14:25-00:55

2 stops41h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 16/9

06:55-04:20

2 stops38h 25m

$1,850

MelbourneAthens

AVV - ATH

AVVATH

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 6/6

16:40-15:00

2 stops29h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 8/6

23:10-09:45

2 stops27h 35m

$13,549

MelbourneAthens

MEL - ATH

MELATH

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

21:30-08:40

1 stop42h 10m

$579

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Athens. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Athens at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Athens?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Athens flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, Qantas Airways and SWISS from Melbourne to Athens to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Athens, you will be flying into Eleftherios V.. Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is just 19.7 km from the centre vof the city. Eleftherios V. is the only Athens airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 15 airlines have flights to Athens Eleftherios V. from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Athens round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scoot ($1,488), Etihad Airways ($1,529), and Turkish Airlines ($1,711) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Athens. Scoot is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Athens one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Athens are Scoot ($579), Air China ($706), and Etihad Airways ($921).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Athens?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Athens. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Athens flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $118 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Athens flights?

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Beijing the least frequently. Kuala Lumpur sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne to Athens flights. Istanbul sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Melbourne to Athens route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,203). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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ScootCheapest$887Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,007Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,360Average$2,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest$1,484Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,572Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,575Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest$1,603Average$2,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,634Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,741Average$2,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,780Average$2,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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