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November 8 - November 12

Cheapest

EDI - Athens

$245

$144

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June 23 - June 24

Best

Earliest

EDI - Athens

$541

$148

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November 15 - November 26

EDI - Athens

$230

$150

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November 22 - November 26

EDI - Athens

$248

$151

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October 5 - October 15

EDI - Athens

$481

$153

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June 23 - June 26

Earliest

EDI - Athens

$536

$154

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October 3 - October 7

Best

EDI - Athens

$502

$154

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October 3 - October 14

EDI - Athens

$466

$155

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October 5 - October 13

EDI - Athens

$494

$155

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November 8 - November 26

EDI - Athens

$223

$156

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Athens

For those planning cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens, prices typically range from $187–$293, with a median of $221. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 50% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating a fair chance of finding value.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $105. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $152, followed by February at $173. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 22.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Athens, including connections, takes approximately 11h 20m. This duration reflects the common need for at least one stopover on this route. The overall distance covered is 2848 km, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Athens

Regular price: $202 - $559

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Athens are currently below the regular range.

Based on historical data, regular prices for this route typically range from $202 to $559. The current lowest deal is $144 with easyJet UK, for travel from November 8 to November 12.

now $144

Low $202

High $559

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Flights from Edinburgh to Athens are cheapest in January, with a median price of $105. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $454. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $105

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $454

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Athens

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$450

$175

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$574

$178

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$453

$157

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

$480

$174

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

$492

$208

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

$465

$243

One-way

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

1 night

Jun 17 - Jun 18

$574 → $178

69%

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$541 → $148

73%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$549 → $164

70%

3 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 26

$536 → $154

71%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Athens are above the typical level, with a median price of $221.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 20m.

Flights from Edinburgh to Athens typically take 11h 20m, covering a distance of 2848 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 22.1% direct flights and a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights.

easyJet UK is an airline that offers direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Athens are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or tram)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by metro, bus, and taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a useful alternative with reliable road access and a significant seasonal international flight network.

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National is a mainland alternative accessible by car or bus, serving secondary low-cost and charter carriers.

📍 ~175 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$341

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

Mykonos Island National is a major international hub with extensive European connections, especially during peak season.

📍 ~165 km from Athens (requires ferry or domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Santorini (Thira) National is one of Greece's busiest airports, offering diverse international routes and strong long-haul connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$158

Araxos (GPA)

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

📍 ~180 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$316

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $203. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $239, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $346. These trends are based on pricing data across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens is considered to be $187 or less. The median price for this route was $221, with 75% of fares historically priced at $293 or below. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals when planning their journey.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens, with a median price of $105. December also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $152. The annual median price for this route was $221, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the overall average.

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