Cheap flights to Athens
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Athens (ATH). 120 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Istanbul, Paros, Fira, London, Thessaloniki. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Craiova — Athens
Kythira — Athens
Alexandroupoli — Athens
Budapest — Athens
Tirana — Athens
Katowice — Athens
Bucharest — Athens
Venice — Athens
Sitia — Athens
Bratislava — Athens
Larnaca — Athens
Dubrovnik — Athens
Popular departure cities to Athens
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United States
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Austria
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Romania
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Portugal
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United StatesFlight insights to Athens
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Athens — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Athens come from Istanbul, Paros and Fira. Istanbul leads with around 322 flights a week.
- Istanbul322 flights/week
- Paros284 flights/week
- Fira280 flights/week
- London265 flights/week
- Thessaloniki231 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Athens depart from Greece, Germany and Italy. Greece alone accounts for about 36% of all direct routes.
- Greeceavg $56
- Germanyavg $66
- Italyavg $37
- Turkeyavg $71
- Franceavg $48
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Athens range from London at $38 to Istanbul at $71 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Istanbulfrom $71
- Parosfrom $69
- Firafrom $61
- Londonfrom $38
- Thessalonikifrom $48
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Athens from right now are Larnaca from $14, Vienna from $19 and Tirana from $21.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Athens is from Chicago at about 11h 44m, followed by Toronto (10h 54m) and New York City (10h 41m).
- Chicago11h 44m
- Toronto10h 54m
- New York City10h 41m
- Montreal10h 16m
- Dubai4h 43m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Athens?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Athens, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Athens depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Athens from Istanbul, Paros, Fira, London, Thessaloniki. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Athens?
- 120 airlines operate flights to Athens, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Athens?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Athens?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.