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

• Earliest: departs at 06:25 and lands at 07:23
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 18:13.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Samos.

A direct flight from Athens to Samos takes 0h 58m, covering 163 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Athens to Samos range from £107 to £161, with an average of £126 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 30% above the route average of £126. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £98 return via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG), compared with £126 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Samos flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £103 to £493. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Samos are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Samos Airport (SMI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alma Car Hire
• Exer Rent a Car
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Cargini

Flights from Athens to Samos usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Samos (SMI).

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.

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 Samos route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 12 minutes.

Connecting flights from Athens to Samos most commonly pass through:

• Chios (JKH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Athens to Samos route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £113 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £146, a difference of £34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Samos. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Chios (JKH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 07m, compared to 8h 44m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Among airlines operating Athens to Samos flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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