Can I fly direct from Birmingham to Athens?

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 14.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover. This means that while direct options exist, many routes will include at least one layover.

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Athens?

The typical direct flight from Birmingham to Athens has a median duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance covered on this route is approximately 2557 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Birmingham to Athens flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Birmingham to Athens are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture a lower fare as deals become available.

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Birmingham to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Athens

Right now, 47% of recent fares for cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $169–$264, with a median of $207. Currently, prices are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens, September stands out with a median fare of $150. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices with a median of $163, and July presents a median of $169. These months generally offer more affordable options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Birmingham to Athens takes about 9h 15m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2557 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 14.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Birmingham to Athens. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Athens

Regular price: £279 - £389

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

Regular prices for flights from Birmingham to Athens typically range from 279 GBP to 389 GBP. The current lowest deal is 99 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 18.

now £99

Low £279

High £389

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Flights from Birmingham to Athens are cheapest in September, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $229. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £150

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £229

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£336

£260

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£242

£239

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£244

£152

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£243

£154

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

KLM

£295

£273

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£243

£148

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 22

£419 → £91

78%

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

£418 → £96

77%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

£420 → £104

75%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

£419 → £104

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Birmingham - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Birmingham to Athens are below the typical level, with 47% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 15m

The typical flight duration for this medium-haul route is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover, and deals are frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Jet2.com is one airline offering direct flights on this route, with at least 1 direct deal.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for savings

Recent fares show a good price of $99 with Ryanair, with deals appearing frequently.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport offers flights to Athens, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Birmingham to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via motorway from Athens, avoiding ferry transfers.

📍 ~230 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£101

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Oct 01

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$1,506

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Aug 27

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$1,734

$802

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From BHX

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Sep 26

Athens, Greece

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$1,488

$711

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Sep 05

Athens, Greece

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$1,460

$711

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Sep 26

Athens, Greece

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$1,486

$711

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Sep 27

Athens, Greece

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$1,488

$711

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Sep 06

Athens, Greece

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$1,457

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$1,503

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Birmingham to Athens is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $185. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $203. Prices tend to increase significantly for very last-minute bookings, averaging $294 for flights booked 0-6 days out.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Athens is considered to be $169 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $207. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $264 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to Athens are typically September, with a median price of $150, and August, with a median price of $163. July also shows relatively lower median prices at $169. The annual median price for this route is $207, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Birmingham to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Athens

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Athens

Regular price: £279 - £389

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

Regular prices for flights from Birmingham to Athens typically range from 279 GBP to 389 GBP. The current lowest deal is 99 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 4-Oct 18.

now £99

Low £279

High £389

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

September

Cheapest

Flights from £150

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £229

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£336

£260

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£242

£239

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£244

£152

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£243

£154

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

KLM

£295

£273

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Aero Services Executive, Aegean Airlines

£243

£148

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 22

£419 → £91

78%

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

£418 → £96

77%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

£420 → £104

75%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

£419 → £104

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Birmingham - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Birmingham to Athens are below the typical level, with 47% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 9h 15m

The typical flight duration for this medium-haul route is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover, and deals are frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Jet2.com is one airline offering direct flights on this route, with at least 1 direct deal.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for savings

Recent fares show a good price of $99 with Ryanair, with deals appearing frequently.

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport offers flights to Athens, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Birmingham to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via motorway from Athens, avoiding ferry transfers.

Athens, Greece

89% AI deal score

$1,503

$711

Save $792

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Birmingham to Athens

Birmingham to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Athens

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Birmingham - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 9h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance for savings

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Sep 26

Oct 01

Sep 27

Sep 26

Oct 01

Aug 27

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 06

Sep 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

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

What is a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Athens?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Birmingham to Athens?

Can I fly direct from Birmingham to Athens?

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Athens?

Should I set a price alert for Birmingham to Athens flights?

Related routes

More routes from Birmingham

Flights to Athens from other cities

Birmingham to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Athens

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Birmingham to Athens

Birmingham - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 9h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance for savings

Birmingham main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Sep 26

Oct 01

Sep 27

Sep 26

Oct 01

Aug 27

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 06

Sep 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

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

What is a good price for a flight from Birmingham to Athens?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Birmingham to Athens?