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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Edinburgh to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is March, where tickets cost C$ 280 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 622 and C$ 618 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Athens, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and Athens per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Edinburgh and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 4h 01m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 40% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and Athens?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 7:05 am and will be landing in Athens at 1:15 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to Athens jets off at 4:35 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Athens

  • Is Athens Airport well designed for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes. Athens Airport is a modern airport and offers a full range of assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including sight and hearing difficulties. They provide an ebook online covering all the support available, and it also has an automatic audio page for visitors with sight difficulties. You can alert the airport directly that you will need assistance or ask your airline to alert the airport at least 48h in advance of your arrival or departure.

  • Can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Yes. Aegean Airlines fly out of Edinburgh directly to Athens. Ryanair and others also connect with Athens but not directly. Lufthansa will bring you to Athens via Frankfurt. With transfers, it can be roughly a 21h journey, so plan well when booking. Austrian Airlines also connect out of Edinburgh through Frankfurt and Vienna.

  • Is Athens Airport large?

    Yes, Athens is the largest international airport in Greece. It has two terminals: the main terminal, which handles non-Schengen and inter-Schengen flights, and a satellite terminal, which operates during high season and only handles flights arriving or departing from within the Schengen area. There is an underground walkway between the terminals.

  • Is it easy to access public transport at Athens Airport?

    Yes. Athens Airport has its own train station where you can connect with central Athens by train or metro. Trains depart frequently, bringing you to Athens Central Station and beyond. If you prefer to use the metro, then you will be taking Line 3 to the city. There are four scheduled bus lines leaving the airport for various parts of the Athens greater area. Taxis are well serviced and will take around 35min to travel to central Athens. There is a flat fee of around €38 (£32) in the daytime and around €54 (£46) at night.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Athens?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

    You can catch a direct flight from Edinburgh to Athens on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 295 or less one-way.
  • The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Edinburgh city centre is probably by tram. They depart every 15min and the journey takes around 30min. The airport tram stop is right outside the main terminal building. A standard single ticket is around £6.
  • If time is short, use Edinburgh Airport's FastPark service, which allows you to drop your car and keys at the FastPark location, only a roughly 1min walk from the terminal. Staff there will park it for you. It will be dropped back to the same location for you to collect when you return. Rates run from around £6 per day when booked online.
  • Athens Airport (ATH) is open 24h but there are no dedicated sleeping areas. The Sofitel airport hotel is on the airport campus, located right beside the main terminal and within walking distance.
  • There are currency exchange desks and a number of international ATMs that will work with UK bank cards in the arrivals hall at Athens Airport.
  • Edinburgh Airport is a family-friendly airport. As well as standard services such as baby changing rooms, nursing rooms and child friendly cafes in departure, there is also a dedicated family lane for families with children under 12. Small children can be left in buggies as they go through metal detectors and the buggies can be brought to the gate.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Athens?

Find which airlines fly direct from Turnhouse to Eleftherios V., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

easyJet

easyJet

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

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Nonstop returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

easyJet

easyJet

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

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