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How much do flights to Athens cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £149 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £683 |
Cheapest round-trip | £392 |
Average round-trip | £764 |
Nonstop flights in July | £236 – £1,452 |
Getting from Athens airport to the city center
Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and taxi. Best value: Express bus services X95 and X96.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Athens in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
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| Weekly flights: 32 total | Daily flights: 4.57 average | Most flights: Friday 1 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 67 total | Daily flights: 9.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 41 total | Daily flights: 5.86 average | Most flights: Saturday 2 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from New York to Athens
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Athens
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 12°C | 7°C |
| February | 13°C | 7°C |
| March | 16°C | 9°C |
| April | 19°C | 11°C |
| May | 24°C | 16°C |
| June | 29°C | 21°C |
| July | 32°C | 23°C |
| August | 32°C | 23°C |
| September | 28°C | 20°C |
| October | 22°C | 16°C |
| November | 18°C | 12°C |
| December | 14°C | 9°C |
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