Are direct flights from Birmingham to Athens always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time in transit. The 'best' option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Birmingham to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Birmingham to Athens flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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Birmingham to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Birmingham to Athens

Fares for cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens typically range from $281 to $450, with a median price of $371. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, with 49% of recent fares classified as a good price. Deals are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Birmingham to Athens covers a distance of 2,557 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. The median flight time for this route is 3h 50m. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can take around 8h 40m.

When considering how long is the flight from Birmingham to Athens, the median journey time is 3h 50m. This duration is for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 8h 40m. Given that only 8.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Birmingham to Athens, most travelers will experience a journey with at least one stopover, typically two connections.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens, the data indicates that August is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $159. July follows closely with a median fare of $161. January also presents a more budget-friendly option compared to the overall median, with fares around $258.

How much is a round trip from Birmingham to Athens

Regular price: £440 - £611

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Birmingham to Athens is 440 GBP to 611 GBP. The current lowest deal is 191 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 26.

now £191

Low £440

High £611

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Athens is August, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $439. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £147

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £439

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£590

£200

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£587

£204

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£498

£225

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£542

£263

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£594

£195

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£590

£196

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

£590 → £178

70%

2 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 23

£594 → £186

69%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

£594 → £205

66%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

£582 → £208

64%

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 of $371.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $159 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The typical direct flight from Birmingham to Athens takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.6% of recent routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Jet2.com is an available airline offering direct flights from Birmingham to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Birmingham to Athens are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

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 ~£85

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a primary gateway for flights to Athens and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~£83

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

📍 ~230 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£117

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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Nov 26

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Dec 03

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$1,486

$760

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Mar 05

Athens, Greece

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$1,434

$719

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From BHX

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Mar 05

Athens, Greece

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$1,434

$719

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Dec 21

Athens, Greece

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$1,459

$719

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$1,459

$719

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Mar 05

Athens, Greece

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$1,432

$719

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Jan 18

Athens, Greece

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$1,401

$719

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Jan 18

Athens, Greece

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$1,394

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Jan 04

Athens, Greece

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$1,394

$719

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$1,389

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Jan 18

Athens, Greece

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$1,394

$719

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor fares. The ideal booking time can vary, but planning ahead is usually beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options or different schedules. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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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: £440 - £611

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Birmingham to Athens is 440 GBP to 611 GBP. The current lowest deal is 191 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 26.

now £191

Low £440

High £611

The cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

August

Cheapest

Flights from £147

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £439

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Birmingham to Athens

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£590

£200

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£587

£204

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£498

£225

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£542

£263

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£594

£195

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

BHX - Athens

Birmingham (BHX) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£590

£196

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

£590 → £178

70%

2 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 23

£594 → £186

69%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

£594 → £205

66%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

£582 → £208

64%

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 of $371.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median price at $159 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The typical direct flight from Birmingham to Athens takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.6% of recent routes, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Jet2.com is an available airline offering direct flights from Birmingham to Athens.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Birmingham to Athens are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

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 ~£85

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a primary gateway for flights to Athens and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~£83

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

Athens, Greece

89% AI deal score

$1,394

$719

Save $675

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

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

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

Nov 26

Dec 03

Mar 05

Mar 05

Dec 21

Dec 21

Mar 05

Jan 18

Jan 18

Jan 04

Jan 04

Jan 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens?

When should I book flights from Birmingham to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Birmingham to Athens?

Are direct flights from Birmingham to Athens always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Birmingham to Athens flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking 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

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jet2.com offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

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

Nov 26

Dec 03

Mar 05

Mar 05

Dec 21

Dec 21

Mar 05

Jan 18

Jan 18

Jan 04

Jan 04

Jan 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens?

When should I book flights from Birmingham to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Birmingham to Athens?