How long does a flight from Madrid to Athens take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 25m to travel the 1,476 miles between Madrid and Athens.

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

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 direct flights that take off from Madrid and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Athens?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Athens was £54 for a one-way ticket and £123 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Madrid and Athens?

Madrid and Athens are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Iberia (16 flights per week), Aegean Airlines (12 flights per week), and Sky Express (6 flights per week).

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to Athens, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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..

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 10:35 and will be landing in Athens at 15:10.

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 21:55 and lands at 02:30.

Which airlines fly direct between Madrid and Athens?

There is just one airline that flies from Madrid to Athens direct and that is Iberia . The best return deal found from Iberia for the route is £161.

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?

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and Athens.

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Athens is January , where tickets cost £162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £248 and £237 respectively.

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.

How often are flights from Madrid to Athens delayed?

Weekly flights between Madrid and Athens historically see delays in approximately 21% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 104 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to Athens flights?

Based on our data, Iberia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Athens flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to Athens?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Madrid to Athens were found on Air Serbia (£124) and KLM (£129).

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure , which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Madrid to Athens?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Athens from Madrid usually cost between £141 and £209 in December. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £123 on Multiple Airlines (10 Dec–13 Dec).

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Typical prices: £154-£265

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Typical prices: £153-£266

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Thu, 10 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

12:50 - 20:50MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

7h 00m1 stop Milan Malpensa

22:10 - 11:30ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

14h 20m1 stop Manchester

£123Multiple Airlines

Mon, 22 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

17:45 - 03:25MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 40m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

15:50 - 16:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£124Air Serbia

Thu, 18 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

18:20 - 03:25MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

8h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

15:50 - 16:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 05m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£124Air Serbia

Thu, 4 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

18:20 - 15:05MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

16:35 - 11:20ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 45m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£124Air Serbia

Sat, 9 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan

17:45 - 15:05MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 20m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

04:30 - 16:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

13h 25m1 stop Belgrade Nikola Tesla

£124Air Serbia

Tue, 24 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

13:40 - 09:10MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

18h 30m1 stop Tirana Rinas

11:30 - 23:45ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

13h 15m2 stops Luqa Malta Intl Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan

£125Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

14:20 - 18:45MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

3h 25mdirect

22:55 - 18:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

21h 00m1 stop Luqa Malta Intl

£125Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

20:30 - 12:40MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

15h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:25 - 09:55ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£129KLM

Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

20:30 - 16:30MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:40 - 09:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£130Multiple Airlines

Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

10:50 - 01:20MAD Madrid Barajas-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

13h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:40 - 09:10ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£130Multiple Airlines

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Madrid to Athens flights

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How much is a return flight from Madrid to Athens? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to Athens departing in December.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Athens? The average price of all round-trip flights from Madrid to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to Athens, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.
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 round-trip 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 £162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £248 and £237 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Athens? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Athens, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Athens?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Athens was £54 for a one-way ticket and £123 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?
oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and Athens.
On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Athens?
There are direct flights from Madrid to Athens on a daily basis.
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.

Looking for a cheap flight from Athens to Madrid? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £83 or less one-way.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Athens Eleftherios V.

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