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September 28 - September 30

Cheapest

MAD - Athens

$305

$131

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September 26 - September 30

MAD - Athens

$302

$133

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September 15 - September 30

Earliest

MAD - Athens

$263

$133

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October 13 - October 20

MAD - Athens

$273

$135

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November 18 - November 29

MAD - Athens

$241

$135

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September 16 - September 30

MAD - Athens

$265

$136

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October 6 - October 20

Best

MAD - Athens

$249

$136

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October 17 - October 20

MAD - Athens

$280

$136

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November 28 - November 29

MAD - Athens

$265

$136

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September 16 - September 28

MAD - Athens

$265

$137

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Insights for flights from Madrid to Athens

Right now, 47% of recent fares from Madrid to Athens are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $154–$367, with a median of $213. Currently, prices are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Madrid to Athens.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Athens, you'll find the lowest median fares in December at $95. Other budget-friendly months include February, with a median fare of $105, and January, with a median fare of $119. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Madrid to Athens takes about 7h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 37% of recent fares are non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Madrid and Athens is 2,377 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll be traveling across a significant portion of Europe, making it a substantial journey.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Athens

Regular price: $251 - $425

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

The regular price range for this route is between 251 USD and 425 USD. The current lowest deal is 131 USD with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now $131

Low $251

High $425

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Athens is December, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $409. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $95

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $409

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Direct flights from Madrid to Athens

Air Europa

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Athens

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Iberia Airlines

$471

$207

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Iberia Airlines

$453

$208

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Air Europa

$492

$214

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Air Europa

$516

$229

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Air Europa

$526

$229

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Athens

Madrid (MAD) - Athens (ATH)

Air Europa

$538

$236

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 9

$577 → $153

73%

2 nights

Jul 19 - Jul 21

$556 → $154

72%

6 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 14

$550 → $156

72%

1 night

Jul 20 - Jul 21

$546 → $159

71%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Athens

Madrid - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Athens are below the typical level, with prices around $131.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 7h 40m

The median flight time for connecting flights from Madrid to Athens is 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 37% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Europa offers direct flights

Air Europa is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Madrid to Athens appear frequently, about once per day.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a great choice for flights from Madrid to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary airport serving Athens, Greece, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$131

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

📍 ~135 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Nea Anchialos National (VOL)

Nea Anchialos National (VOL) is a mainland option accessible by car or bus from Athens.

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$294

Mykonos Island National (JMK)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$161

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR)

Cheapest

Santorini (Thira) National (JTR) is a busy airport with diverse international routes, good for long-haul connections.

📍 ~235 km from Athens (requires sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Araxos (GPA)

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

📍 ~200 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Athens is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $200. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $264, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $237. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $322, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $343.

A flight from Madrid to Athens is generally considered a good deal if the price is at or below $154. Historically, across the trailing quarter, 25% of observed prices for this route were at or below this threshold. The median price for this route during the same period was $213, while 75% of prices were at or below $367.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Madrid to Athens are December, February, and January. In December, the median price was $95, followed by February at $105, and January at $119. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $213 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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