Cheap flights from Christchurch to Athens from £456

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Athens from £456

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Sun, Jul 19
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£456
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Thu, Jul 16
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£457
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Sat, Jul 18
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£465
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Fri, Jul 17
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£465
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£487
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£490
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Sun, Jul 19 – Mon, Jul 27
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£1,127
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
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£1,192
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£1,234
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Christchurch CHCAthens ATH
£1,244
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Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
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£1,270
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£456

Cheapest round-trip

£1,127

Average round-trip

£1,675

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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

Check-in for a flight from Christchurch to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
5 Jul
30°C22°C
12 Jul
36°C26°C
Monday
6 Jul
31°C21°C
13 Jul
34°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
33°C22°C
14 Jul
34°C25°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
33°C23°C
15 Jul
33°C23°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C23°C
16 Jul
33°C22°C
Friday
10 Jul
35°C25°C
17 Jul
35°C24°C
Saturday
11 Jul
35°C25°C
18 Jul
35°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Etihad Airways. Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, London, Manchester, Queenstown, Nadi, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Denpasar, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Cairns, Dunedin, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi.
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 Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
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 Christchurch and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Athens with Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Christchurch and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch 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 Christchurch and Athens?
Traveling between Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika
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 Christchurch and Athens depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Athens arrive?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Athens depart?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Athens arrive?

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