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Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Erbil and Athens.

Flights from Erbil to Athens usually depart from Erbil Intl (EBL) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £217 return, compared with £327 via a stopover through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£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 Aegean Airlines and UR Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 4% 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 34% on the Erbil to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £219 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £326, a difference of £108. 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 Erbil to Athens route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 5 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 06:29
• Latest: departs at 05:15 and lands at 08:14.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of £235. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Erbil to Athens takes 2h 59m, covering 1,107 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £266 to £996. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Erbil to Athens are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £191, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Erbil to Athens flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 27m, compared to 7h 58m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 50m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Return flights from Erbil to Athens range from £204 to £333, with an average of £235 over the past 12 months. Anything below £204 counts as a good deal.