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Find cheap flights from Madrid to Athens from £68

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Madrid to Athens departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madrid to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Athens (MAD-ATH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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22:30 - 09:10MAD-ATH
9h 40m1 stop
10:40 - 09:00ATH-MAD
23h 20m1 stop
Fri, 3 May - Mon, 13 May
18:45 - 03:05MAD-ATH
7h 20m1 stop
03:55 - 10:30ATH-MAD
7h 35m1 stop
£149Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 10 Jun
18:45 - 03:05MAD-ATH
7h 20m1 stop
03:55 - 13:30ATH-MAD
10h 35m1 stop
£150Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 4 Jun
05:50 - 18:35MAD-ATH
11h 45m1 stop
12:40 - 23:59ATH-MAD
12h 19m1 stop
£165ITA Airways
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Fri, 18 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
05:50 - 00:45MAD-ATH
17h 55m1 stop
12:40 - 23:59ATH-MAD
12h 19m1 stop
£176ITA Airways
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Fri, 4 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
18:30 - 15:50MAD-ATH
20h 20m1 stop
16:20 - 17:45ATH-MAD
26h 25m1 stop
£177Air Serbia
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Mon, 9 Sep - Thu, 19 Sep
08:40 - 13:15MAD-ATH
3h 35mdirect
20:15 - 23:10ATH-MAD
3h 55mdirect
£186Iberia
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Fri, 3 May - Mon, 13 May
18:30 - 15:50MAD-ATH
20h 20m1 stop
16:20 - 17:45ATH-MAD
26h 25m1 stop
£190Air Serbia
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Mon, 30 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
01:20 - 05:55MAD-ATH
3h 35mdirect
21:35 - 00:25ATH-MAD
3h 50mdirect
£216Aegean Airlines
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Fri, 20 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
01:20 - 05:55MAD-ATH
3h 35mdirect
08:55 - 11:45ATH-MAD
3h 50mdirect
£222Aegean Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep

Flights from Madrid to Athens - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Athens?

The average price of all flights from Madrid to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Athens on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Madrid, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madrid to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Athens is January, where tickets cost £147 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets is £352 and £300 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madrid to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Athens, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to Athens?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Athens from Madrid were found on Air Europa (£68) and easyJet (£70), and the lowest return tickets were found on Turkish Airlines (£149) and ITA Airways (£165).

Which airlines fly direct between Madrid and Athens?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Madrid to Athens.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Madrid to Athens. They are Aegean Airlines and Iberia. The cheapest airline for this route is Iberia, with the best one-way deal found costing £126. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Iberia.

How many flights are there between Madrid and Athens per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Madrid and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 3h 32m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madrid and Athens?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Madrid to Athens take?

A direct flight to Athens will take on average 3h 25m to travel the 1,476 miles flying distance from Madrid.

What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Athens?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 01:20 and will be landing in Athens at 05:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Madrid to Athens?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Madrid to Athens jets off at 15:00 and lands at 19:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to Athens

Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£68
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Madrid to Athens

When to book flights from Madrid to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Athens

  • Which airlines flying from Madrid to Athens offer environmentally sustainable travel?

    Flights from Madrid to Athens release about 2690 lbs of carbon dioxide per traveler. Several airlines traveling on the route offer sustainable travel options. The airlines with the most eco-friendly flights traveling to Athens from Madrid include Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Vueling, and British Airways. Consider flying Lufthansa, which emits about 69% less carbon dioxide on the route.

  • Which layover city options do I have from Madrid to Athens for single layover flights?

    Various airlines traveling from Madrid to Athens offer layover travel. However, you can also fly nonstop to Athens from Madrid. When considering layover flights, the airline you choose and the flight route you follow will determine the layover airport. Some suitable layover options on this route include Istanbul by Turkish and Aegean Airlines, Zurich by SWISS Airlines, Frankfurt by Lufthansa, Vienna by Austrian Airlines, and Rome by Alitalia and Aegean Airlines.

  • Which airlines flying from Madrid to Athens offers pet travel?

    If you are traveling with a pet from Madrid to Athens, consider flying an airline that is pet-friendly. Iberia and Aegean Airlines are suitable options for et travel on this route. The airlines have a pet weight limit of 17.6 lbs and carrier dimensions of 18 by 15 by 9 inches for Aegean Airlines and 18 by 14 by 9 inches for Iberia Airlines. If your pet exceeds the weight limits, then the airlines offer an option for your pet to travel in the cargo hold. The airlines ensure your pet's safety by ensuring the pet is secured under the seat during the flight.

  • Which airline offers premium services from Madrid to Athens?

    Consider flying Business Class on Aegean Airlines from Madrid to Athens, as the airline offers premium services to Business Class passengers. The airline provides enhanced services and amenities for business-class travelers. This class of service includes priority check-in, boarding, disembarkation, security screening, and additional baggage allowance. The airline also ensures comfortable seating throughout the flight by providing seats with extra legroom, better in-flight entertainment, and dedicated assistance services throughout the journey. You can access the Aegean Business Lounge at Athens Airport when you fly Business Class.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Athens was £84 for a one-way ticket and £169 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madrid to Athens?

    On your way to Athens, you’ll fly out from Madrid Barajas. You’ll be landing at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Athens?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Athens?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Athens?

    There are direct flights from Madrid to Athens on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Athens, Aegean Airlines or Iberia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Iberia. With an average price for the route of £356 and an overall rating of 8.0, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Iberia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £287 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Madrid to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £177 or less one-way and £254 or less round-trip.
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the leading international airport serving Madrid and the origin airport for flights to and from Madrid. The airport hosts various airlines, including low-cost and full-service airlines, making it flexible for you to choose a suitable airline to fly based on your schedule, budget, and preference.
  • Athens International Airport (ATH), also known as Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, is the only airport serving Athens. ATH is the main airport serving nearby cities, including Paiania, Pikermion, Koropion, Spata, and Pallini.
  • ATH is a hub for Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Ryanair, and Volotea. You can easily connect to various domestic destinations from ATH by these airlines, including Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos, and Heraklion.
  • Iberia Airlines offers a seat selection option for families flying together from Madrid to Athens. The airline allows families to select and reserve seats in the aircraft to ensure families feel connected and close to each other during the flight. The seat selection is subject to availability.
  • If you have a child traveling alone from Madrid to Athens, consider booking Aegean Airlines since the airline allows kids aged 5 to 1 year to travel unaccompanied at an additional charge. The airline assigns professional cabin crew members to supervise the child throughout the journey to ensure safety and comfort. The airline also offers priority check-in and boarding to unaccompanied minors.
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Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Athens?

Find which airlines fly direct from Barajas to Eleftherios V., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +5 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +6 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +7 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines, +5 more

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Madrid to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madrid to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 917 reviews
7.8boarding
8.5crew
7.5food
7.1entertainment
7.9comfort
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This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

8.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2024ATH - JTR
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This is my first time flying Aegean Air and I had a great first time experience. I will fly this airline again.

There was not any food and I didn't use the entertainment

Just ok. No much of a great travel experience. If you need point A to B they are ok.

Η πτήση εμφάνισε μεγάλη καθυστέρηση και λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το γεγονός ότι επρόκειτο για την τελευταία βραδυνή πτήση, ήταν ιδιαίτερα κουραστικό για τους επιβαίνοντες.

More leg room, great if crew could move people before flight (ie if 3 in a row, offer to move 1 or 2 to an empty 3 seat row rather than let people move themselves after takeoff

Θα πρέπει να υπάρχει εστίαση στη γρήγορη και εύκολη επιβίβαση/αποβίβαση

Flight was late, boarding totally chaotic, seat uncomfortable, food good, attendants and pilots good.

Priority transfer bag left behind in Amsterdam causing extreme difficulty and inconvenience on arrival destination Athens

On top of the two hours delay in the airport, we needed to go by the bus to the terminal in Athens, Aegean is the aviation of Greece and they whole flight is 50 minutes.

Very delayed. Plus lack of entertainment on board. Crew members were very nice

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

Seats, comfort level ugh. Crew was not attentive, only to coach

All corners have been cut and it’s a cheap experience that no longer is distinguished from most other cheap airlines

The entertainment system got stuck in the ABBA music channel. The headsets were not loud enough. My pre purchased aisle seat was not honoured

it would good to have at least something to drink...

I can’t comment on food as it was necessary to buy it. No entertainment.

Everything was fantastic except the Iberia website and app… they left a lot of questions and induced much stress. But once on the plane, all was awesome.

Premium economy class is pathetic. Rubbed shoulders with passenger next to me all flight. Only about 20 passengers in that class but they ran out of one food option shortly after started serving the main meal. Flight attendant was curt and acted annoyed when asked any questions.

My flight with I berira was okay byt the lost my bags I still dont have them also the transit flight was so no comfortable so I dont think will go with them throught and transit flight again

Iberia is an excellent airline, I spent years flying with them and I recommend them 100×100, both locally and internationally.

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Cheapest flights to Athens from Madrid found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madrid to Athens found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
directAir Europa
3h 30mMAD-ATH
£68
16/9Mon
directAir Europa
3h 30mMAD-ATH
£69
29/5Wed
1 stopeasyJet
6h 15mMAD-ATH
£70
15/10Tue
1 stopITA Airways
17h 55mMAD-ATH
£74
29/5Wed
1 stopeasyJet
6h 15mMAD-ATH
£79
17/9Tue
directAegean Airlines
3h 25mMAD-ATH
£104
27/5Mon
1 stopITA Airways
17h 55mMAD-ATH
£105
10/6Mon
directAegean Airlines
3h 35mMAD-ATH
£132
26/7Fri
directIberia
3h 35mMAD-ATH
£181
28/5Tue
directIberia
3h 35mMAD-ATH
£255

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Last minute flights from Madrid to Athens

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Madrid to Athens that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
7h 20mMAD-ATH
7/5Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
13h 40mATH-MAD
£185
28/4Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
11h 35mMAD-ATH
7/5Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 40mATH-MAD
£227
28/4Sun
directVolotea
3h 35mMAD-ATH
10/5Fri
directVolotea
3h 50mATH-MAD
£323
28/4Sun
directAegean Airlines
3h 35mMAD-ATH
10/5Fri
directAegean Airlines
3h 50mATH-MAD
£338
28/4Sun
directAegean Airlines
3h 35mMAD-ATH
9/5Thu
directAegean Airlines
3h 50mATH-MAD
£370
24/4Wed
multi-stopSWISS
24h 05mMAD-ATH
29/4Mon
multi-stopSWISS
27h 30mATH-MAD
£421
25/4Thu
multi-stopSWISS
23h 25mMAD-ATH
5/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
22h 20mATH-MAD
£445
28/4Sun
directVolotea
3h 35mMAD-ATH
7/5Tue
directVolotea
3h 50mATH-MAD
£472
24/4Wed
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
10h 35mMAD-ATH
29/4Mon
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
9h 25mATH-MAD
£542
28/4Sun
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
15h 10mMAD-ATH
6/5Mon
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
15h 20mATH-MAD
£723

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Madrid - Athens Flights

Departure:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Destination:

Athens (ATH)Greece

Return flight deals:

Athens - Madrid

Cabin classes:

£621
£210

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