Can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens are available, making up 18.3% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers historically observed was 2. This information is based on data collected over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Athens typically takes 4 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 2848 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, historically observed at 11 hours and 10 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

Historically, good prices on flights from Edinburgh to Athens have been frequent. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for favorable fares. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days.

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Edinburgh to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Athens

For travelers planning cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $105. Other budget-friendly options include December, where the median fare is $152, and February, with a median of $173. These months offer the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Edinburgh to Athens typically range from $200–$416, with a median price of $266. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable pricing environment. Historically, about 11% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain often requires timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 18.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their way to Athens.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Athens takes approximately 11h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this medium-haul route. The total distance covered on this route is 2848 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Athens

Regular price: £279 - £770

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is typically between 279 GBP and 770 GBP. The current lowest deal is 106 GBP with Ryanair. This price is for travel from Oct 25-Oct 28.

now £106

Low £279

High £770

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Flights from Edinburgh to Athens are cheapest in January, with a median price of 105 USD. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of 454 USD. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £105

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £454

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Athens

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£416

£213

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£346

£178

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£344

£193

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£407

£219

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£395

£224

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

£405

£246

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 28

£358 → £106

70%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

£359 → £109

70%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

£358 → £115

68%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

£358 → £115

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Athens are below the typical level, with 11% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 20m long.

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Athens is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $106.

Ryanair has offered a deal for $106 from Edinburgh to Athens, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals from Edinburgh to Athens are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

📍 ~25 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$144

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)

💸 Flights from ~£71

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Dec 06

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Athens, Greece

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$1,183

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Dec 18

Athens, Greece

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$1,388

$773

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Athens, Greece

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$1,388

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Jan 28

Athens, Greece

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$1,147

$649

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$1,130

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Athens, Greece

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$1,137

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Dec 11

Athens, Greece

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$1,397

$816

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $203. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $239, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $346. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

A good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens is considered to be $200 or less. Historically, 25% of all observed fares on this route were at or below this price point. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $266, while 75% of fares were found to be $416 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens, with a median price of $105. December and February also offered lower median prices at $152 and $173 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $266, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Edinburgh to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Athens

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Athens

Regular price: £279 - £770

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is typically between 279 GBP and 770 GBP. The current lowest deal is 106 GBP with Ryanair. This price is for travel from Oct 25-Oct 28.

now £106

Low £279

High £770

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

January

Cheapest

Flights from £105

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £454

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Athens

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£416

£213

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£346

£178

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£344

£193

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£407

£219

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

£395

£224

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Athens

Edinburgh (EDI) - Athens (ATH)

Swiss International Air Lines

£405

£246

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 28

£358 → £106

70%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

£359 → £109

70%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

£358 → £115

68%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

£358 → £115

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Athens are below the typical level, with 11% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 20m long.

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Athens is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers a deal for $106.

Ryanair has offered a deal for $106 from Edinburgh to Athens, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals from Edinburgh to Athens are frequent, with many appearing in a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

📍 ~25 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$144

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

87% AI deal score

$1,009

$638

Save $371

Aegean Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Athens

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 11h 20m long.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ryanair offers a deal for $106.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Edinburgh 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 11

Sep 28

Dec 06

Dec 10

Dec 18

Dec 18

Jan 28

Dec 01

Dec 03

Dec 11

Dec 11

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

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

What's a cheap fare from Edinburgh to Athens?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?

Can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

How many hours is the flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

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Flights to Athens from other cities

Edinburgh to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Athens

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

Edinburgh - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 11h 20m long.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ryanair offers a deal for $106.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Edinburgh 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 11

Sep 28

Dec 06

Dec 10

Dec 18

Dec 18

Jan 28

Dec 01

Dec 03

Dec 11

Dec 11

Sep 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

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

What's a cheap fare from Edinburgh to Athens?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?