Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Athens from £270

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Sat, May 30
Guangzhou CANAthens ATH
£270
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Thu, May 28
Guangzhou CANAthens ATH
£344
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Fri, May 29
Guangzhou CANAthens ATH
£438
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Tue, May 26
Guangzhou CANAthens ATH
£527
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Fri, May 29
Guangzhou CANAthens ATH
£540
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Sat, May 30
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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£769
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£270

Cheapest round-trip

£530

Average round-trip

£950

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

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

single ticket; reduced fares available

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

50-70 min

single ticket

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

budget travelers, night arrivals

60-90 min

single ticket

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

ferry connections

40-50 min

single ticket to central stations

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

connections to northern suburbs

35-60 min

flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

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

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
RyanairRYRFRNo

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
17 May
24°C15°C
24 May
83%
24°C17°C
Monday
18 May
24°C15°C
25 May
80%
24°C16°C
Tuesday
19 May
23°C15°C
26 May
25°C17°C
Wednesday
20 May
24°C15°C
27 May
89%
24°C17°C
Thursday
21 May
25°C16°C
28 May
25°C17°C
Friday
22 May
24°C17°C
29 May
27°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
26°C18°C
30 May
84%
25°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Ryanair. Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, 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 Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.
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 Guangzhou and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Athens with Aegean, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Athens?
Traveling between Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport
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 Guangzhou and Athens depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Athens arrive?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Athens depart?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Athens arrive?

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