Cheap flights from Athens (ATH)

Greece's main hub, gateway to the Aegean and Cyclades

Athens International sits about 27 km east of central Athens in Spata-Artemida, linked to the city by metro line 3 and the suburban rail. It is Greece's busiest airport and the main hub for Aegean Airlines and its subsidiary Olympic Air, with strong long-haul service from Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. Heavy seasonal traffic to the Greek islands and the rest of Europe.

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Airlines flying from Athens (ATH)

Major carriers: Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Volotea.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly out of Athens Airport?
Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air dominate Athens, with strong long-haul service from Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM. Low-cost carriers Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet and Volotea handle most leisure routes. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week across all of them, no signup needed.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Athens?
November and February are typically the cheapest months out of ATH, when summer leisure demand collapses but Christmas pricing has not kicked in. Mid-week departures consistently undercut weekends. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap shows exactly which week is cheapest for your route, without forcing you to register.
How far is Athens Airport from the city center?
Athens International is roughly 27 km east of Syntagma Square. Metro line 3 takes about 40 minutes and runs every 30 minutes; the X95 express bus runs 24 hours. A taxi is a fixed 40-50 euro fare depending on time of day. The suburban Proastiakos train also serves Piraeus.
Are there direct flights from Athens to New York?
Yes. Emirates and Delta operate non-stop ATH-JFK service, and Aegean has launched seasonal direct flights as well. American Airlines has also flown the route seasonally. Flightmussy compares all of these in one search and flags the cheapest week to fly using the 12-month fare heatmap.

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