Cheap Flights to Athens
The cradle of civilization by the Aegean
Find the Best Flights to Athens
Athens is reachable from the US, the UK and across Europe, though whether a given route is non-stop depends on your airport and the season. Find cheap flights to Athens, compare airlines and book direct. Our AI flight search compares hundreds of routes to find you the cheapest flights to Athens — just describe your trip and Flyamba does the rest.
Fares by month
When is it cheapest to fly to Athens?
Cheapest round trip we observed from New York, in USD, across the 6 months we hold fares for. Months we have not seen a fare for are not shown — they are not months without flights.
Direct routes
Non-stop to Athens: fares we have seen
Round-trip non-stop fares a live search actually returned, with the date we saw each one. Routes we have not observed a non-stop fare on are not listed — that is not a claim that none exists.
Stockholm
STO → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$89
Paris
PAR → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$103
London
LON → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$123
Frankfurt
FRA → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 24
$177
Dublin
DUB → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$199
Amsterdam
AMS → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 24
$235
New York
NYC → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$507
Toronto
YTO → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$744
Dallas
DFW → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$1,022
Chicago
CHI → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 25
$1,226
Atlanta
ATL → ATH · nonstop · seen Aug 27
$1,701
Cheapest days to fly to Athens
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Booking insights
Smart tips for booking Athens
Best time to book
6–8 weeks ahead
Cheapest month
February ($250 avg)
Cheapest day to fly
Tuesday & Wednesday
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Prices by month
When is it cheapest to fly to Athens?
Average round-trip fare, USD.
Why Athens?
Why Fly to Athens with Flyamba?
Stand where Western civilization began — the Acropolis, the Agora and the world's greatest classical museums, all walkable in a compact centre.
One of Europe's best-value food scenes, from €3 souvlaki and market tavernas to two-Michelin-star tables and world-ranked cocktail bars.
A full Mediterranean coastline on the doorstep — the Athenian Riviera's turquoise beaches are a 40-minute tram or bus ride away.
The perfect gateway: nonstop flights worldwide, plus fast ferries from Piraeus to Santorini, Mykonos and the Saronic isles.
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Top attractions
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Acropolis & Parthenon
The sacred citadel crowned by the Parthenon — the defining monument of Western civilization.
Acropolis Museum
A luminous modern museum displaying the Acropolis' original sculptures over ancient ruins.
Plaka
The oldest neighbourhood — neoclassical lanes and cafés beneath the Acropolis.
Where to eat
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Karamanlidika tou Fani
Superb Greek charcuterie, cheeses and meze in a buzzing former deli in Psyrri.
Kostas
A cult hole-in-the-wall grilling perfect pork souvlaki since 1946.
Spondi
The city's most decorated table — two Michelin stars in leafy Pangrati.
Best beaches
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Vouliagmeni
The Riviera's jewel — a sheltered bay of clear turquoise water backed by pines.
Glyfada
The lively, cosmopolitan hub of beach clubs, shops and nightlife.
Lake Vouliagmeni
A unique warm, mineral-rich thermal spa lake beneath a sheer cliff.
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Good to know
Flying to Athens — your questions answered
- How much does a flight to Athens cost?
- Round-trip fares to Athens bottom out around $250 in February and peak near $475 in July, averaging roughly $342 across the year. Booking six to eight weeks ahead and flying midweek keeps you at the lower end.
- Which airlines fly to Athens?
- Aegean Airlines and its regional partner Olympic Air operate the widest network, joined by British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and Turkish Airlines. Low-cost options include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and Volotea, while Emirates and Delta cover the long-haul routes.
- When is the cheapest time to fly to Athens?
- February is the cheapest month at about $250 round-trip, and November through March all sit well below the annual average. Fares climb from May and peak in July and August; late September and October offer the best balance of warm weather and lower prices.
- How long is the flight to Athens?
- Within Europe, Athens is about 3h 45m from London, 2h from Rome, 3h 20m from Paris and 1h 25m from Istanbul. From the US, total journey time depends on whether your itinerary is non-stop or connects through a European hub — search live fares above to see real routings for your dates.
- Which airport does Athens use?
- All scheduled flights use Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH), about 33 km east of the centre. Metro line 3 reaches Syntagma in roughly 40 minutes, and the X95 express bus runs around the clock.
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