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

Direct flights are convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be significantly cheaper. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

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 flights or those during off-peak seasons are often less expensive than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to better deals.

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 meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-19
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£295
£149
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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. This reflects the fact that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover. Given the distance of 2602 km, this route is classified as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cardiff to Athens, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $154–$466, with a median of $290. Currently, about 40% of recent fares are considered a good price.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens, the data indicates that September is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $133. This is closely followed by October, where the median fare is $136, and June, with a median fare of $155.

Right now, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares from Cardiff to Athens are non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of opportunities for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

Regular price: £213 - £455

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Athens is typically between 213 GBP and 455 GBP. The current lowest deal is 144 GBP with TUI Airways, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 14.

now £144

Low £213

High £455

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Athens is September, with a median price of $133. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $526. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £133

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £526

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

Ryanair

KLM

Vueling Airlines

TUI Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£388

£214

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£391

£239

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£357

£262

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

TUI Airways

£326

£195

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£288

£243

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£292

£170

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

£298 → £146

51%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

£295 → £149

49%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

£294 → £152

48%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

£289 → £152

47%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: September, October, June

Historically, September ($133), October ($136), and June ($155) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Flights from Cardiff to Athens typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 18h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Cardiff to Athens in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

TUI Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal with TUI Airways was found for $144, departing October 1 and returning October 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Athens appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport (CWL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Cardiff to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£133

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the most convenient arrival airport for flights from Cardiff to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~£126

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~230 km from Athens (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~£141

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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Best Elite deals to Athens

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

From CWL

Elite

Dec 04

Athens, Greece

74% AI deal score

$1,666

$1,382

Save $284

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 07

Athens, Greece

72% AI deal score

$1,496

$1,367

Save $129

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 30

Athens, Greece

72% AI deal score

$1,632

$1,503

Save $129

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 31

Athens, Greece

71% AI deal score

$1,589

$1,498

Save $91

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 26

Athens, Greece

71% AI deal score

$1,588

$1,556

Save $32

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 01

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,466

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 01

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,466

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 29

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,602

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 07

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,502

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 17

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,647

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,570

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,570

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. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower fares. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring them over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer better deals compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can often reveal more flight options and potentially lower prices. Sometimes, flying from or to an alternative airport within a reasonable distance can lead to significant savings. Remember to factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from these airports.

Cardiff to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Athens

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Athens

Regular price: £213 - £455

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Athens is typically between 213 GBP and 455 GBP. The current lowest deal is 144 GBP with TUI Airways, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 14.

now £144

Low £213

High £455

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Athens

September

Cheapest

Flights from £133

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £526

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Cardiff to Athens

Ryanair

KLM

Vueling Airlines

TUI Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Athens

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£388

£214

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£391

£239

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£357

£262

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

TUI Airways

£326

£195

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£288

£243

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Athens

Cardiff (CWL) - Athens (ATH)

Ryanair

£292

£170

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

£298 → £146

51%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

£295 → £149

49%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

£294 → £152

48%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

£289 → £152

47%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: September, October, June

Historically, September ($133), October ($136), and June ($155) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Flights from Cardiff to Athens typically involve 1 stopover, with a median duration of 18h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Cardiff to Athens in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

TUI Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal with TUI Airways was found for $144, departing October 1 and returning October 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Athens appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport (CWL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Cardiff to Athens.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£133

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is the most convenient arrival airport for flights from Cardiff to Athens.

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

💸 Flights from ~£126

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,466

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 01

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,466

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 29

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,602

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 07

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,502

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 17

Athens, Greece

69% AI deal score

$1,647

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,570

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

68% AI deal score

$1,570

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

Cheapest months: September, October, June

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights only

TUI Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

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 04

Nov 07

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 26

Nov 01

Nov 01

Oct 29

Nov 07

Oct 17

Nov 02

Nov 02

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

Cheapest months: September, October, June

Connecting flights average 18h 45m

Connecting flights only

TUI Airways offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

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 04

Nov 07

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 26

Nov 01

Nov 01

Oct 29

Nov 07

Oct 17

Nov 02

Nov 02

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?