Cheap flights from Chennai to Athens from £285

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Mon, May 11
Chennai MAAAthens ATH
£285
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Sun, May 10
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£286
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Fri, May 8
Chennai MAAAthens ATH
£298
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Wed, May 6
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Sat, May 9
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Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
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£496
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Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
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£497
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Mon, May 11 – Thu, May 14
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£502
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Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
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Sat, May 9 – Thu, May 14
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£285

Cheapest round-trip

£496

Average round-trip

£709

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
Chennai International
Arrive to
Athens International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Acropolis of Athens - Peloponnese

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
April20°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
12 Apr
17°C12°C
19 Apr
88%
17°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
18°C12°C
20 Apr
88%
18°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
19°C11°C
21 Apr
20°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
20°C13°C
22 Apr
20°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
21°C13°C
23 Apr
88%
20°C14°C
Friday
17 Apr
18°C14°C
24 Apr
19°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
85%
18°C14°C
25 Apr
17°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Aegean, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Chennai and Athens have 400 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 Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.
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 Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
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 Chennai and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Athens with Emirates, Aegean, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chennai 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 Chennai and Athens?
Traveling between Chennai 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 Chennai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry
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 Chennai and Athens depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Athens arrive?
What time do flights between Chennai and Athens depart?
What time do flights between Chennai and Athens arrive?

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