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There are many ways to reach the airport from the city by bus and by train. You can catch the metro to the airport via Metro Line 3, which travels between Nikaia and the Airport, stopping at Syntagma station in Athens' city centre. It runs every 30min from about 06:30 until before midnight. Tickets cost €8 (£6.80) for a one-way trip and children under six travel for free. Four express bus routes go to Athens Airport and usually depart at least once every 60min. The X95 bus departs from Syntagma Square in Athens' city centre, the X96 departs from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, the X93 departs from Kifissou Avenue in Peristeri, and the X97 takes you from the Elliniko Metro Station.

Manchester Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminal. The service is free, though you can access faster speeds for about €1.17 (£1). There is a multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 2 on the Ground Level of the main arrivals concourse. There are also tourist information desks and a few cash machines. You need to go to the Car Hire Village to use the car hire services, so you can take the free bus service that stops just outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3 to get there. Short stay/pick-up zones cost around €7 (£6) and are perfect for friends or family coming to pick you up.

Some airlines operate business lounges at the airport, open to business class passengers and possibly to some frequent flyer passengers. For example, Aegean Airlines operates one in Area A on the 3rd floor, which is open between 06:00 and midnight. In addition, a Swissport Executive Lounge is open between 09:00 and 16:00, and a Goldair Handling Lounge is open 24/7.

If you prefer to travel on public transport the easiest way is usually by train. Trains run from the Airport Station, located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, around every 10min. The train reaches the city centre in around 20min, stopping at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Reaching your final destination from there should be easy.

Among airlines operating Athens to Manchester flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Manchester. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Aegean Airlines
• Jet2

Flights from Athens to Manchester usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Manchester:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £142 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £191 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Athens to Manchester most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Athens to Manchester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £170 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £222, a difference of £52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Manchester route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Athens to Manchester flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester City Centre, Manchester Airport Railway Station, and Manchester Piccadilly Station. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Manchester:

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 11:53
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 03:23.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £191. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Manchester takes 4h 08m, covering 1,637 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Athens to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £93, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Manchester flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 80% on time
• easyJet: 53% on time
• Jet2: 25% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 53% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 6h 02m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Manchester is 2 hours behind Athens (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Return flights from Athens to Manchester range from £156 to £235, with an average of £191 over the past 12 months. Anything below £156 counts as a good deal.