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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Athens

MEL — ATH
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,070
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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?

Booking 41 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,612). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,644). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Athens, such as Emirates,Virgin Australia, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,669 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 12 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 ($999), Virgin Australia ($1,025), and Air China ($1,080) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Athens. Scoot is priced at 47% 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 ($492), Sichuan Airlines ($612), and Air China ($636).

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

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

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Singapore?

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be accessed by travelling approximately 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $130 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Melbourne to Athens flights have a stopover in Istanbul the least frequently. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Melbourne to Athens flights.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Athens (average of $1,612). Flying from Melbourne to Athens in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,644). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Athens

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$999Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,040Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,132Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,165Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,391Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,507Average$2,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,629Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,802Average$2,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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