Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip flights $109
easyJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Thu, Jan 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens is currently $109
Cheapest one-way flight $48
easyJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jan 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to Athens is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $175
easyJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to Athens is currently $175
Cheapest business class flights $575
SWISS, Edelweiss Air 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Feb 7 — Sat, Feb 14
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens is currently $575
Fastest flight 3 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Athens takes 3 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–310
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $285–390

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to Athens

  • Aegean
    Nonstop
    from $291
    Typical price: $395–890
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - ATH Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $274
    Typical price: $405–850
    111 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - ATH Every day
  • easyJet
    Nonstop
    from $109
    Typical price: $220–485
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - ATH Every Thu, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from $248
    Typical price: $290–640
    47 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - ATH Every day
  • KLM
    from $208
    Typical price: $285–670
    43 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - ATH Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    21 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - ATH Every day

Popular airports near Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
    Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 19 min 48 mi
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 17 min 183 mi
  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
    Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 29 min 86 mi

Popular airports near Athens

  • Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
    Athens Greece 36 min 12 mi
  • Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)
    Kalamata Greece 2 hr 30 min 112 mi
  • Araxos Airport (GPA)
    Patras Greece 3 hr 126 mi
  • Preveza International Airport (PVK)
    Preveza Greece 3 hr 35 min 173 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Athens

When are the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $150 to $310.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with easyJet from $109. The cheapest one-way flight was with easyJet from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $291, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $274, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $109, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 29.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $248, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $208, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens starts at $109 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Thu, Jan 15.
How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?
3 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Athens.
When should you fly to Athens, Greece?
Athens has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry weather May–Sep, the peak travel period. Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary) is a key religious event, with church services, candlelit processions and fireworks. The Athens and Epidaurus Festival (summer months, dates vary) features Ancient Greek drama, classical music and dance shows in ancient open-air locations. The Athens Marathon (Nov) follows the route of the iconic 490 BC run.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to Athens.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What is the best airline to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Edinburgh to Athens really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Edinburgh to Athens.

In terms of nonstop flights, Aegean is the most popular. Aegean offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Aegean flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 111 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Athens are:
  • easyJet offers 2 nonstop flights per week. easyJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Lufthansa offers 47 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • KLM offers 43 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Edinburgh and Athens.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens recently found on Google Flights was with easyJet from $109. The cheapest one-way flight was with easyJet from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Aegean flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $291, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $274, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
  • The cheapest easyJet flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $109, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 29.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $248, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 13.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to Athens is $208, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
Which airlines have direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
Aegean and easyJet fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens.
  • There are 4 Aegean direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 2 easyJet direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Athens at price $175 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
Aegean and easyJet fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens.
  • There are 4 Aegean direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 2 easyJet direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
When are direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens available?
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Athens start at $109 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29 with easyJet.
How can I find nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Athens, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Athens start at $575 from Sat, Feb 7 to Sat, Feb 14 with SWISS, Edelweiss Air.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Athens start at $109 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29.
How can I book business class trips from Edinburgh to Athens?
To book business class trips from Edinburgh to Athens, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
Are there any last-minute deals from Edinburgh to Athens next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Edinburgh and Athens starts at $175 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with easyJet.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Edinburgh to Athens?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Athens at price $175 is offered by easyJet from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens?
To find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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