Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Athens from £281

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Fri, May 29
Kuala Lumpur KULAthens ATH
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Mon, May 25
Kuala Lumpur KULAthens ATH
£323
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Wed, May 27
Kuala Lumpur KULAthens ATH
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights to Athens cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£281

Cheapest round-trip

£496

Average round-trip

£718

Most popular airline

Batik Air Malaysia

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

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Athens

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

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
10 May
25°C16°C
17 May
24°C14°C
Monday
11 May
24°C17°C
18 May
23°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
27°C16°C
19 May
24°C14°C
Wednesday
13 May
26°C16°C
20 May
67%
24°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
25°C15°C
21 May
26°C14°C
Friday
15 May
22°C15°C
22 May
71%
25°C17°C
Saturday
16 May
73%
21°C16°C
23 May
25°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Athens. The most popular airlines for this route are Batik Air Malaysia, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and AirAsia. Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.
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.
Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
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 Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Athens with Batik Air Malaysia, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
Traveling between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International
How many airports are there near Athens?
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