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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable, so it's worth comparing both options based on your budget and time constraints.

Can flexible travel dates help on Southampton to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Southampton 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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-02-19 – 2027-03-04
SOU - Athens
79% AI deal score
£196
£150
Round trip
2026-12-14 – 2026-12-18
SOU - Athens
86% AI deal score
£280
£150
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SOU - Athens
82% AI deal score
£220
£151
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SOU - Athens
81% AI deal score
£209
£151
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2027-01-06 – 2027-01-22
SOU - Athens
79% AI deal score
£193
£152
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SOU - Athens
81% AI deal score
£211
£152
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SOU - Athens
79% AI deal score
£195
£153
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SOU - Athens
75% AI deal score
£189
£153
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SOU - Athens
79% AI deal score
£193
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SOU - Athens
82% AI deal score
£220
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Southampton to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Athens

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Southampton to Athens connect at least once. Right now, fares to Athens from Southampton typically range from $436–$2294, with a median of $604. Current fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route are infrequent — a price alert helps.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens? The most affordable month to fly from Southampton to Athens is typically September, with a median fare of $110. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $324, followed by October at $534.

A typical journey from Southampton to Athens takes about 16h 15m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights from Southampton to Athens, all itineraries involve at least one stopover. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights on this route is 3.

The distance between Southampton and Athens is 2455 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic flight but typically shorter than intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Athens

Regular price: £229 - £403

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

The regular price range for flights from Southampton to Athens is typically between 229 GBP and 403 GBP. The current lowest deal is 143 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 14 to Dec 18.

now £143

Low £229

High £403

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from SOU to ATH is September, with a median price of $110. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $2294. Prices are generally lower from August to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £110

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,294

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

easyJet UK

Big Sky Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£360

£441

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£359

£540

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£272

£279

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£240

£224

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

KLM

£250

£242

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK, Vueling Airlines

£220

£150

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

£279 → £148

47%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

£279 → £168

40%

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

£268 → £161

40%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

£281 → £175

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Athens

Southampton - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Southampton to Athens are below the typical level at $143.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Athens, with a median price of $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 16h 15m

Flights from Southampton to Athens typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 16h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK has 79 deals

easyJet UK has 79 deals for flights from Southampton to Athens, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Southampton to Athens are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport (SOU) is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£147

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Southampton to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center

💸 Flights from ~£154

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~160 km from Athens (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~£213

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 SOU

Elite

Nov 28

Athens, Greece

67% AI deal score

$1,462

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 21

Athens, Greece

66% AI deal score

$1,532

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 16

Athens, Greece

50% AI deal score

$1,711

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Mar 29

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,523

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 05

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,735

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Feb 05

Athens, Greece

48% AI deal score

$1,542

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

47% AI deal score

$1,905

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 07

Athens, Greece

47% AI deal score

$2,018

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 07

Athens, Greece

47% AI deal score

$2,041

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 07

Athens, Greece

47% AI deal score

$2,041

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Apr 12

Athens, Greece

46% AI deal score

$1,769

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 06

Athens, Greece

46% AI deal score

$2,038

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. Often, booking in advance may also lead to better deals.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, may result in lower prices. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can often reveal additional flight options and potentially lower fares. While it may require extra travel time to and from these airports, the savings on airfare can sometimes be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering this option.

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Southampton to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Athens

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Athens

Regular price: £229 - £403

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

The regular price range for flights from Southampton to Athens is typically between 229 GBP and 403 GBP. The current lowest deal is 143 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 14 to Dec 18.

now £143

Low £229

High £403

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

September

Cheapest

Flights from £110

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,294

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

easyJet UK

Big Sky Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£360

£441

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£359

£540

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£272

£279

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£240

£224

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

KLM

£250

£242

One-way

Mon, Nov 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK, Vueling Airlines

£220

£150

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

£279 → £148

47%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

£279 → £168

40%

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

£268 → £161

40%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

£281 → £175

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Athens

Southampton - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Southampton to Athens are below the typical level at $143.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Athens, with a median price of $110.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 16h 15m

Flights from Southampton to Athens typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 16h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK has 79 deals

easyJet UK has 79 deals for flights from Southampton to Athens, more than other airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Southampton to Athens are rare, appearing infrequently over 30 days.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport (SOU) is a convenient departure point for flights to Athens.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£147

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Southampton to Athens.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center

💸 Flights from ~£154

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~160 km from Athens (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~£213

Athens, Greece

46% AI deal score

$2,038

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Southampton to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Southampton to Athens

Southampton to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Athens

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Athens

Southampton - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights take 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK has 79 deals

Deals are rare on this route

Southampton 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 28

Nov 21

Dec 16

Mar 29

Dec 05

Feb 05

Jan 17

Nov 07

Dec 07

Dec 07

Apr 12

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Southampton to Athens?

When should I book flights from Southampton to Athens?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Southampton to Athens flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Southampton

Flights to Athens from other cities

Southampton to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Southampton to Athens

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

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

Popular Airports to fly from Southampton to Athens

Southampton - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights take 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK has 79 deals

Deals are rare on this route

Southampton 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 28

Nov 21

Dec 16

Mar 29

Dec 05

Feb 05

Jan 17

Nov 07

Dec 07

Dec 07

Apr 12

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Southampton to Athens?

When should I book flights from Southampton to Athens?

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