Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to Athens on the eDreams website?

Accepted Answer

At eDreams, we make it easy to find the perfect flight to Athens, with fares starting from just $ 18. Our smart tech searches for the best deals, giving you heaps of options. Whether you’re after the cheapest fare or the most convenient schedule, we make planning your trip dead simple.

Question 2

What airlines fly to Athens?

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These are the airlines with direct flights to Athens:

Aegean Airlines flies direct to Athens from Thira - Santorini, Mykonos, and Cairo.
Sky Express also offers direct flights to Athens from Thira - Santorini, Thessaloniki, and Rhodes. Perfect if you want a straightforward trip from these cities.
Ryanair flies direct from Thira - Santorini and London, and they also have service from Milan.

Here are some other options for flights to Athens that might include a stopover:

Scoot flies to Athens from Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
Turkish Airlines also heads to Athens from Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, giving you a few handy departure options.
Finally, IndiGo flies to Athens from lots of spots, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Singapore.

Question 3

When traveling to Athens, what's the recommended arrival time at the airport before my flight?

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To kick off your trip without any dramas, rock up to the airport 2–3 hours before your flight. This gives you plenty of time to check in, get through security, customs, and drop off your bags, and leaves room in case anything crops up.

With eDreams, you can snag top-flight deals to Athens from over 95 cities. We’ve also got extras to make your airport time a breeze – priority boarding, extra luggage, and lounge access for a bit of comfort.

For extra peace of mind, think about picking a refundable fare or chucking on some travel insurance so you can start your trip feeling ready and relaxed.

Question 4

How many airports serve Athens?

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Athens is served by 1 airport[s]. The main one, E. Venizelos, flies to 95 cities, with heaps of domestic and international options. The most popular flights head to Thira - Santorini, London, and Rome. Whether you’re travelling for work or a holiday, there’s plenty of ways to get where you need to go.

Question 5

How far is the airport from the city center in Athens?

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The E. Venizelos, which serves Athens, is about 20 kms from the city centre. Its handy location makes it easy for travellers to get to all the main attractions and amenities.

Question 6

What is the average cost to travel from the Athens airport to the city center?

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When getting from the airport to the city, you’ve got a few options:

Public Transport: For around 2.12 $ per person, you can jump on a bus or train – cheap and easy.

Taxi: A taxi from E. Venizelos to the city centre usually costs about 7.08 $ per kilometre. Perfect if you’ve got heaps of luggage or want to get there quick-smart.

Car Rental: For the ultimate freedom to explore Athens at your own pace, grab a car with eDreams. Pick it up at E. Venizelos and hit the road straight to your destination, stopping wherever you like along the way.

Question 7

What's a reasonable budget for a trip to Athens?

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Planning a trip to Athens? Here’s a quick run-down of what you might expect to spend on grub and drinks:

Affordable Dining: 26.55 $
Moderate Dining: 106.20 $
Cheap Restaurant: 15.93 $
Local Beer: 8.85 $
Imported Beer: 8.85 $
Coffee: 6.48 $
Soft Drinks: 3.83 $
Bottled Water: 0.92 $

Question 8

What's the weather like in Athens?

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If you’re chasing sunshine, the best time to visit Athens is during June, July, and August, when the average temperature hits around 27.02 °C. These months are also the sunniest, with heaps of sunshine – around 155.27 hours a day.

For cooler weather, plan your trip for January, December, and February, when temps drop to about 9.71 °C.

Want to avoid the wet stuff? Best to skip Athens during July, February, and March, when rainfall peaks at around 7.33 mm. The driest months are January, February, and March, with just 0 mm of rain on average.

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