Are direct flights from Southampton 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 accept a longer journey. The 'best' option usually depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Southampton to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Shifting your departure or return by a few days, or even considering different weeks, may reveal cheaper fares. Weekday travel is often less expensive than weekend travel.

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. Being aware of these fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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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 for this route typically range from $256–$343, with a median of $300. Currently, prices are significantly below the typical level, and about 18% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens? You'll find the lowest median fares in August, with prices around $147. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $196. Another favorable month is April, where the median fare is $274.

A typical journey from Southampton to Athens takes approximately 16h 15m, including connections. Since there are no direct flights from Southampton to Athens, all itineraries involve at least one stop. Most connecting itineraries for this route include 2 stopovers.

The distance between Southampton and Athens is 2,455 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This means you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not a full intercontinental trip.

How much is a round trip from Southampton to Athens

Regular price: £227 - £395

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 227 GBP and 395 GBP. The current lowest deal is 128 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 13-Dec 16.

now £128

Low £227

High £395

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Athens is August, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $691. Prices are generally lower from April to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £147

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £691

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

easyJet UK

Big Sky Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£272

£208

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£310

£230

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£364

£330

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£335

£232

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£342

£242

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK, Vueling Airlines

£235

£192

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

£245 → £134

45%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

£269 → £169

37%

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

£238 → £140

41%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

£260 → £162

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, with deals around $128.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $147

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Athens, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 16h 15m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers frequent deals

easyJet UK has offered 84 deals for flights from Southampton to Athens recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Southampton to Athens appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport (SOU) is a convenient option for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~£149

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center.

💸 Flights from ~£188

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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Best Elite deals to Athens

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From SOU

Elite

Dec 03

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,559

$1,523

Save $36

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 04

Athens, Greece

65% AI deal score

$1,719

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

50% AI deal score

$1,590

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 01

Athens, Greece

50% AI deal score

$1,590

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 30

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,637

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 14

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,657

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 24

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 30

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,661

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 26

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,676

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 06

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,708

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 various options. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower prices.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. Monitoring price trends over time may help you decide on an optimal booking window.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional transportation costs and time when considering this approach.

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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: £227 - £395

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 227 GBP and 395 GBP. The current lowest deal is 128 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 13-Dec 16.

now £128

Low £227

High £395

The cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Athens

August

Cheapest

Flights from £147

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £691

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Southampton to Athens

easyJet UK

Big Sky Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Aer Lingus

Last-minute flights going from Southampton to Athens

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£272

£208

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£310

£230

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£364

£330

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

Aer Lingus

£335

£232

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK

£342

£242

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SOU - Athens

Southampton (SOU) - Athens (ATH)

easyJet UK, Vueling Airlines

£235

£192

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

£245 → £134

45%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

£269 → £169

37%

6 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 26

£238 → £140

41%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

£260 → £162

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, with deals around $128.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $147

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Athens, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 16h 15m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers frequent deals

easyJet UK has offered 84 deals for flights from Southampton to Athens recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Southampton to Athens appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Southampton main airports to depart from

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport (SOU) is a convenient option for flights to Athens, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~£149

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center.

💸 Flights from ~£188

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

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

📍 ~220 km from Athens (reachable by car, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

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

Elite

Best Elite deals to Athens

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

From SOU

Elite

Dec 03

Athens, Greece

70% AI deal score

$1,559

$1,523

Save $36

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Dec 04

Athens, Greece

65% AI deal score

$1,719

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

50% AI deal score

$1,590

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 01

Athens, Greece

50% AI deal score

$1,590

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 30

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,637

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 14

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,657

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 24

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 02

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,660

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 30

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,661

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 26

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,676

KLM, +1

Business Class

From SOU

Elite

Nov 06

Athens, Greece

49% AI deal score

$1,708

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

August is historically cheapest at $147

Connecting flights average 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently

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

Dec 03

Dec 04

Nov 02

Nov 01

Nov 30

Jan 14

Jan 24

Jan 17

Nov 02

Nov 30

Nov 26

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

August is historically cheapest at $147

Connecting flights average 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

easyJet UK offers frequent deals

Deals appear frequently

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

Dec 03

Dec 04

Nov 02

Nov 01

Nov 30

Jan 14

Jan 24

Jan 17

Nov 02

Nov 30

Nov 26

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?