Cheap flights to Athens

Cheap flights from United States to Athens

from Seattle (SEA - ATH)
Jan 4 — Jan 12
1 stop
from $440
from New York (EWR - ATH)
Jan 9 — Jan 17
1 stop
from $446
from Chicago (ORD - ATH)
Nov 16 — Nov 25
1 stop
from $477

Popular airlines with direct flights to Athens

  • Aegean
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • Heraklion
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Mykonos
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Thessaloniki
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Larnaca
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
  • SKY express
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Thessaloniki
      Direct flights every day
      53 min +
    • Naxos
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Paros
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Heraklion
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
  • Ryanair
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • London
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • Paphos
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Vienna
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Rome
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
  • easyJet
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • London
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • Milan
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +
    • Naples
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Geneva
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 45 min +
    • Manchester
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
      3 hr 55 min +
  • Volotea
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • Santorini
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Dubrovnik
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Bari
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Palermo
      Direct flights every Tue, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Marseille
      Direct flights every Wed, Fri, Sun
      2 hr 40 min +
  • Olympic
    Fly to Athens (ATH)
    • Paros
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Naxos
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Plaka
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Leros
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Karpathos
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +

Popular airports near Athens

  • Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH)
    Athens Greece 37 min 12 mi
  • Kalamata International Airport Captain Vasilis Konstantakopoulos (KLX)
    Kalamata Greece 2 hr 31 min 112 mi
  • Araxos Airport (GPA)
    Patras Greece 2 hr 59 min 126 mi
  • Αεροδρόμιο Θεσσαλονίκης «Μακεδονία» (Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia") (SKG)
    Thessaloniki Greece 5 hr 30 min 180 mi

When to fly to Athens

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr – May
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jul – Oct
Most popular and higher prices

About Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Athens

What is the best airline to fly to Athens?
What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Athens.

In terms of direct flights, Aegean is the most popular, flying directly from 99 cities. Aegean flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .

Other popular airlines flying to Athens are SKY express, Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, Olympic.
  • SKY express flies directly from 45 cities. SKY express flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Ryanair flies directly from 22 cities. Ryanair flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • easyJet flies directly from 16 cities. easyJet flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Volotea flies directly from 13 cities. Volotea flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
  • Olympic flies directly from 11 cities. Olympic flies to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) .
Which cities have direct flights to Athens?
  • Aegean offers direct flights to Athens from 99 cities. The most frequent departures are: Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, Thessaloniki and Larnaca.
  • SKY express offers direct flights to Athens from 45 cities. The most frequent departures are: Santorini, Thessaloniki, Naxos, Paros and Heraklion.
  • Ryanair offers direct flights to Athens from 22 cities. The most frequent departures are: Santorini, London, Paphos, Vienna and Rome.
  • easyJet offers direct flights to Athens from 16 cities. The most frequent departures are: London, Milan, Naples, Geneva and Manchester.
  • Volotea offers direct flights to Athens from 13 cities. The most frequent departures are: Santorini, Dubrovnik, Bari, Palermo and Marseille.
  • Olympic offers direct flights to Athens from 11 cities. The most frequent departures are: Paros, Naxos, Plaka, Leros and Karpathos.
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.
What is the best airport to fly into Athens?
Athens is served by only one major airport: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", 12 mi away from the city center.
What are cheap flight options for flying from United States to Athens?
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Athens you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • British Airways flight from Seattle, starting at $440 from Jan 4 to Jan 12
  • Air Canada flight from Chicago, starting at $477 from Nov 16 to Nov 25
  • Aegean, Delta, Scandinavian Airlines flight from Dallas, starting at $518 from Jan 10 to Jan 19
  • Scandinavian Airlines flight from Atlanta, starting at $488 from Nov 16 to Nov 22
  • Delta, Scandinavian Airlines flight from Los Angeles, starting at $510 from Nov 15 to Nov 24
  • Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York, starting at $446 from Jan 9 to Jan 17
What is the cheapest flight to Athens from United States?
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Athens starts at $440 and departs from Seattle on Jan 4 to Jan 12.
How can I find last-minute flight deals to Athens?
Finding last-minute flights to Athens is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
How can I find flights deals to Athens?
You can find great flight deals to Athens on Google Flights.
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