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Today’s best flight deals from Akureyri to Athens

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Akureyri to Athens

November 24 - December 11

Cheapest
Best

AEY - Athens

$335

$313

Round trip

November 17 - December 11

Best

AEY - Athens

$330

$314

Round trip

November 13 - December 11

Earliest

AEY - Athens

$331

$322

Round trip

November 20 - December 11

AEY - Athens

$330

$342

Round trip

November 17 - December 14

AEY - Athens

$330

$343

Round trip

November 27 - December 11

AEY - Athens

$347

$369

Round trip

November 20 - December 14

AEY - Athens

$330

$371

Round trip

November 13 - December 10

Earliest

AEY - Athens

$331

$395

Round trip

November 27 - December 14

AEY - Athens

$339

$398

Round trip

November 20 - December 10

AEY - Athens

$330

$415

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Akureyri to Athens

Fares for flights from Akureyri to Athens typically range from $401–$728, with a median of $613. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for securing a better fare.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Akureyri to Athens, the cheapest months to fly are typically October, with a median fare of $159, followed by February at $165, and April at $185. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for the route.
A typical journey from Akureyri to Athens takes about 43h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, and most itineraries connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Akureyri to Athens, and when connecting, the median number of stopovers is 4.
The distance between Akureyri and Athens is 4082 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance contributes to the extended travel times and the necessity for multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Akureyri to Athens

Regular price: $286 - $673

Prices for flights from Akureyri to Athens are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $286 and $673. The current lowest deal is $313 with easyJet UK, for travel from November 24 to December 11.

now $313

Low $286

High $673

The cheapest time to fly from Akureyri to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Akureyri to Athens is October, with a median price of $159. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $666. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $159

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $666

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Direct flights from Akureyri to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Akureyri to Athens

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

Swiss International Air Lines

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$447

$1,930

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

Swiss International Air LinesSwiss International Air Lines

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean Airlines

$389

$991

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

Swiss International Air LinesSwiss International Air Lines

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean Airlines

$367

$1,037

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

Swiss International Air Lines

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$382

$1,105

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

Swiss International Air Lines

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

$415

$898

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEY - Athens

easyJet UKeasyJet UK

Akureyri (AEY) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines

$427

$873

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Akureyri to Athens

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$473  →  $425

10%

17 nights

Nov 24 - Dec 11

$335  →  $313

7%

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

$470  →  $450

4%

24 nights

Nov 17 - Dec 11

$330  →  $314

5%

Popular Airports to fly from Akureyri to Athens

Akureyri - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Akureyri to Athens are above the typical level, with 1% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $159.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Akureyri to Athens, with a median price of $159.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 43h 15m.

Flights from Akureyri to Athens typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 43h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available on this route.

There are no direct flights from Akureyri to Athens; all available deals are connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Connecting flights have 4 stopovers.

Connecting flights from Akureyri to Athens typically include 4 stopovers before reaching the destination.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Akureyri to Athens appear frequently, about 0.67 deals per day.

Akureyri main airports to depart from

Akureyri (AEY)

Akureyri Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens from northern Iceland.

📍 ~5 km from Akureyri (reachable by car)

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Akureyri to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$412

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International (KLX) is a good mainland alternative with reliable road access via the A7 highway.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$491

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National (JMK) is a major international hub with extensive European connections during peak season.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$661

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is one of Greece's busiest airports with diverse international routes.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Araxos (GPA)

Araxos (GPA) is a mainland airport serving the Peloponnese region, reachable by road from Athens.

📍 ~190 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$795

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower-cost options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more flight options or better prices. The convenience of a direct flight from your preferred airport should be weighed against potential savings from flying into or out of a different airport. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach these alternative airports.