Cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens from £506

Cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens from £506

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Fri, Jun 12
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£506
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Mon, Jun 8
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£525
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Fri, Jun 12
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£534
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Sat, Jun 6
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£543
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£566
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Sat, Jun 6
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£573
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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£957
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
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£980
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£1,006
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Birmingham BHMAthens ATH
£1,031
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Sat, Jun 6 – Fri, Jun 12
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£1,049
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Sat, Jun 6 – Fri, Jun 12
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£506

Cheapest round-trip

£957

Average round-trip

£1,110

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

WestJet

Getting from Athens airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and taxi. Best value: Express bus services X95 and X96.

Athens is served by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), located 33 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including metro, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Metro Line 3 provides a direct connection to Syntagma Square in central Athens, while express buses operate 24 hours a day to key locations including Syntagma and Piraeus port. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-45 min

€9; single ticket; reduced fares available

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

50-70 min

€5.50; single ticket

every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, night arrivals

60-90 min

€5.50; single ticket

every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)

ferry connections

40-50 min

€9; single ticket to central stations

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to northern suburbs

35-60 min

€40 – €55; flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

€50 – €80; pre-booked; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

groups, comfort seekers

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro and suburban rail tickets can be purchased at airport stations; validate before boarding.
  • Taxis have a flat rate from the airport to central Athens (€40 day, €55 night 00:00–05:00).
  • Express buses X95 and X96 operate 24 hours; tickets available from kiosks or onboard.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Athens

Depart from
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Arrive to
Athens International
Average flights per week
300
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Acropolis of Athens - Peloponnese

Check-in for a flight from Birmingham to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
AegeanAEEA3No
United AirlinesUALUANo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Athens

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C7°C
February13°C7°C
March16°C9°C
April19°C11°C
May24°C16°C
June29°C21°C
July32°C23°C
August32°C23°C
September28°C20°C
October22°C16°C
November18°C12°C
December14°C9°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
317
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
26°C17°C
31 May
89%
25°C18°C
Monday
25 May
25°C17°C
1 Jun
77%
27°C19°C
Tuesday
26 May
26°C16°C
2 Jun
27°C19°C
Wednesday
27 May
27°C18°C
3 Jun
25°C19°C
Thursday
28 May
77%
28°C18°C
4 Jun
28°C18°C
Friday
29 May
26°C19°C
5 Jun
29°C21°C
Saturday
30 May
25°C18°C
6 Jun
27°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, Aegean, United Airlines, Ryanair, and Porter Airlines. Birmingham and Athens have 300 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Athens, consider visiting Acropolis of Athens, and Peloponnese.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Birmingham?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Birmingham and Fort Lauderdale, New York, Toronto, Nassau, Sacramento, São Paulo, Cartagena, Miami, Hargeisa, Hartford, Okinawa Island, Porto Alegre, Medina, Detroit, Georgetown, Las Vegas, Lisbon, Newcastle upon Tyne, Banjul, Spokane.
What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest.
What airports are near Birmingham?
The main airport in Birmingham is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International. It is also served by Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Montgomery Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Tupelo Regional, Meridian Regional, Golden Triangle Regional.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
Which airlines fly between Birmingham and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Birmingham and Athens with WestJet, Aegean, United Airlines, Ryanair, Porter Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Birmingham and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Birmingham and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Birmingham and Athens?
Traveling between Birmingham and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Birmingham?
There are a number of airports in and around Birmingham. The main one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International and other nearby airports include Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Huntsville International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Montgomery Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional, Columbus Metropolitan, Tupelo Regional, Meridian Regional, Golden Triangle Regional
How many airports are there near Athens?
There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Athens depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Birmingham and Athens arrive?
What time do flights between Birmingham and Athens depart?
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