Cheap flights to Athens
Best observed return fare to Athens (Greece): €52 from Nice in November 2026. The table compares plane tickets to Athens from 11 departure cities, from our daily readings of fares actually observed (recorded on Oct 3). To weigh Athens against other trips within the same budget, open the interactive cheap flights map.
Fares to Athens by departure city
| From | October 2026 | November 2026 | December 2026 | March 2027 | 90-day low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | 220 € | 52 € | 140 € | — | 43 € |
| Lyon | 159 € | 123 € | 80 € | — | 79 € |
| Bordeaux | 197 € | 90 € | — | — | 73 € |
| Geneva | 214 € | 114 € | 265 € | — | 59 € |
| Brussels | 199 € | 125 € | 137 € | 175 € | 92 € |
| Paris | 155 € | 148 € | 264 € | 188 € | 75 € |
| Nantes | 256 € | — | 155 € | — | 147 € |
| Marseille | 239 € | 168 € | 214 € | — | 53 € |
| Lille | 191 € | 183 € | — | — | 68 € |
| Montpellier | 355 € | — | — | — | 227 € |
| Toulouse | 399 € | — | — | — | 121 € |
Return, per person, latest fare recorded for each city and month — the green cell is the best price. Click a city for its full 12-month calendar. The final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
When to go to Athens: weather month by month
- 11 °Jan
- 8 °Feb
- 14 °Mar
- 15 °Apr
- 21 °May
- 28 °Jun
- 31 °Jul
- 28 °Aug
- 25 °Sep
- 18 °Oct
- 17 °Nov
- 12 °Dec
Average monthly temperatures observed over the last full year (Open-Meteo), not a forecast. Months above 20 °C: May, June, July, August, September.
Costs on the ground
Budget around €65 per person per day in Athens for simple accommodation, meals and local transport (country average, activities excluded). For five days departing from Nice at the best observed fare, the total comes to about €377, flight included. Breakdown by trip length, travel style and departure city: how much do 5 days in Athens cost?
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Frequently asked questions
Which city has the cheapest flights to Athens?
From our readings over the last three days, the best return fare to Athens is €52 departing from Nice, for a trip in November 2026. Fares from the other cities we track go up to €399.
How much is a plane ticket to Athens?
In recent searches, a return flight to Athens costs between €52 and €399 depending on the departure city and the month. These fares are actually observed and dated; the final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The warmest months in Athens are July, June, August. Compare that with the price calendar of each route: the cheapest months are usually outside school holidays.
All routes to Athens
Nice to Athens · Lyon to Athens · Bordeaux to Athens · Geneva to Athens · Brussels to Athens · Paris to Athens · Nantes to Athens · Marseille to Athens · Lille to Athens · Montpellier to Athens · Toulouse to Athens
Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
To go further, the Fareaway interactive map puts all these destinations on a world map: set your budget and dates and instantly see where you can go — including that month's weather, local cost of living and visa requirements.