Return fares to Athens by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Athens is October 2026, with return fares from $1,250 — 34% cheaper than the most expensive month (May 2027, from $1,882).
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Athens, with return fares from $1,250. May is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,882.
Across the year, return fares to Athens average around $1,511. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 17% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Athens
These are the average prices for return airfares to Athens
When is the cheapest time to travel to Athens? The cheapest month to travel is typically October.
How much do return flights to Athens cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Athens is $1124.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Athens?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Athens is 14 October 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Athens?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Athens is Air China.
How long does a direct flight to Athens take? We were not able to find any direct flights to Athens.
What is the IATA airport code for Athens?The IATA code for Athens is ATH. It is located in Greece at coordinates 37.93641, 23.94444.
When should you book flights to Athens?From our data, you should book flights to Athens 60 days out.
Athens Airport is about 33 km east of the city centre. The metro, express bus and suburban train all run into town, so you have options at most hours.
- Metro (Line 3) runs direct from the airport to Syntagma Square in about 40 minutes. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes from about 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. Buy the airport-specific ticket at the machines in the station, as it costs more than a standard city fare. Contactless bank cards also work at the gates.
- Express bus X95 runs 24 hours a day to Syntagma Square, making it the only public transport option overnight. Journey time is about 60 minutes in light traffic but can stretch beyond 90 minutes in peak hour. The stop is outside arrivals between exits 4 and 5.
- Suburban train (Proastiakos) connects to Larissa Station (the main rail hub) in about 45 minutes, with up to two trains per hour on weekdays. You can transfer to Metro Line 3 at Doukissis Plakentias on the same ticket.
- Taxis operate on a fixed flat fare from the airport, with a higher rate between midnight and 5 am. The flat fare includes tolls and luggage. Only use taxis from the official rank outside arrivals.
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