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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cardiff to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often presents more affordable fares. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the cheapest days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cardiff 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. Be aware of these additional fees to get a complete picture of your travel expenses.

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2026-11-23 – 2026-11-29
CWL - Athens
83% AI deal score
£245
£183
Round trip
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-07
CWL - Athens
87% AI deal score
£289
£183
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2027-02-10 – 2027-02-15
CWL - Athens
82% AI deal score
£233
£183
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2027-03-01 – 2027-03-08
CWL - Athens
76% AI deal score
£215
£183
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2026-12-20 – 2026-12-25
CWL - Athens
80% AI deal score
£284
£184
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2026-12-10 – 2026-12-14
CWL - Athens
86% AI deal score
£287
£186
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£237
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£278
£194
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CWL - Athens
76% AI deal score
£238
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Cardiff to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Athens

A typical journey from Cardiff to Athens takes about 18h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel experience on this medium-haul route. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2602 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For those seeking cheap flights from Cardiff to Athens, fares typically range from $515–$1016, with a median of $712. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $655. Following October, September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1087. August tends to be more expensive, with a median fare of $1409.

Most itineraries for flights from Cardiff to Athens connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning all observed flights included connections. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which significantly contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

Regular price: £226 - £606

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Athens is between 226 GBP and 606 GBP. The current lowest deal is 125 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now £125

Low £226

High £606

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Athens is October, with a median price of $655. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1409. Prices are generally lower from September to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £655

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,409

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

TUI Airways

Aegean Airlines

KLM

Big Sky Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Transavia Holland

£287

£392

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aero Services Executive

£242

£319

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Transavia Holland

£197

£337

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

£275 → £125

55%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

£287 → £186

35%

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

£284 → £184

35%

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

£278 → £194

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Cardiff - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Athens are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $655

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights from Cardiff to Athens typically average 18 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals, making it a notable option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Athens are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£170

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Athens from Cardiff.

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

💸 Flights from ~£175

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£268

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cardiff to Athens.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Athens

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CWL

Elite

Dec 10

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$1,573

$1,377

Save $196

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 02

Athens, Greece

72% AI deal score

$1,506

$1,377

Save $129

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

71% AI deal score

$1,491

$1,465

Save $26

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Mar 12

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,379

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,465

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,465

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,522

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 01

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,569

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 11

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,598

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 24

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,606

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 21

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,546

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 21

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,585

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various travel sites and setting up price alerts can also help you discover better deals. Booking in advance often leads to lower fares.

Booking flights several weeks or months in advance often results in more favorable prices. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify optimal booking windows. Avoiding peak travel seasons can also lead to savings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could make it a worthwhile consideration. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.

Cardiff to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Athens

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

Regular price: £226 - £606

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Athens is between 226 GBP and 606 GBP. The current lowest deal is 125 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 17.

now £125

Low £226

High £606

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

October

Cheapest

Flights from £655

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,409

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

TUI Airways

Aegean Airlines

KLM

Big Sky Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Transavia Holland

£287

£392

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aero Services Executive

£242

£319

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Aegean Airlines

£242

£399

One-way

Tue, Jan 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

KLM, Transavia Holland

£197

£337

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

£275 → £125

55%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

£287 → £186

35%

5 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 25

£284 → £184

35%

6 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 27

£278 → £194

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Cardiff - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Athens are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $655

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights from Cardiff to Athens typically average 18 hours 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals, making it a notable option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Athens are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£170

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Athens from Cardiff.

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

💸 Flights from ~£175

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative with international seasonal connections, avoiding ferry transfers.

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£268

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cardiff to Athens.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Athens

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CWL

Elite

Dec 10

Athens, Greece

73% AI deal score

$1,573

$1,377

Save $196

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 02

Athens, Greece

72% AI deal score

$1,506

$1,377

Save $129

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

71% AI deal score

$1,491

$1,465

Save $26

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Mar 12

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,379

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,465

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 20

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,465

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 09

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,522

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 01

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,569

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 11

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,598

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 24

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,606

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 21

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,546

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 21

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,585

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Athens

Cardiff to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Athens

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Cardiff - Athens route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $655

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Cardiff 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

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 20

Mar 12

Nov 20

Nov 20

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 11

Dec 24

Nov 21

Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Athens?

When should I book flights from Cardiff to Athens?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Cardiff to Athens flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Cardiff

Flights to Athens from other cities

Cardiff to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Athens

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Athens

Cardiff - Athens route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $655

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

TUI Airways has 18 direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Cardiff 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

Dec 10

Dec 02

Nov 20

Mar 12

Nov 20

Nov 20

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 11

Dec 24

Nov 21

Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Athens?

When should I book flights from Cardiff to Athens?

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