MAD - ATH

£60 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Athens

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 17/3. 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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£107
Typical prices: £116-£201
Ryanair
Sat 31/1Sat 7/2
MAD - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£114
Typical prices: £115-£203
Iberia
Sat 31/1Sat 7/2
MAD - ATH • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
For quick access to Madrid Airport, use the metro line.
Upon arrival at ATH, use the Athens Metro for city access.
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TAROM
Cheapest • from £141 (return)
Iberia
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When to book
8 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Madrid to Athens (MAD-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Madrid to Athens

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Ryanair Logo
18:15 - 09:35
MAD
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ATH
14h 20m2 stops
Ryanair Logo
13:40 - 21:45
ATH
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MAD
9h 05m1 stop
£107Ryanair
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Iberia Logo
10:40 - 15:15
MAD
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ATH
3h 35mdirect
Iberia Logo
07:15 - 10:10
ATH
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MAD
3h 55mdirect
£114Iberia
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 00:35
MAD
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ATH
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 09:30
ATH
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MAD
20h 50m1 stop
£118Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
easyJet Logo
17:40 - 10:45
MAD
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ATH
16h 05m1 stop
easyJet Logo
20:45 - 09:40
ATH
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MAD
13h 55m1 stop
£121easyJet
Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 09:35
MAD
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ATH
19h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 11:30
ATH
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MAD
27h 55m2 stops
£125Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 16:40
MAD
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ATH
20h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
17:40 - 18:45
ATH
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MAD
26h 05m1 stop
£134SWISS
Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Brussels Airlines Logo
06:25 - 15:15
MAD
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ATH
7h 50m1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
12:05 - 23:30
ATH
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MAD
12h 25m1 stop
£138Brussels Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 01:15
MAD
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ATH
11h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 09:10
ATH
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MAD
19h 35m1 stop
£140Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
TAROM Logo
12:25 - 18:20
MAD
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ATH
28h 55m1 stop
TAROM Logo
19:10 - 11:25
ATH
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MAD
17h 15m1 stop
£141TAROM
Thu, 7 May - Fri, 22 May
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18:45 - 20:35
MAD
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ATH
24h 50m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:35 - 11:40
ATH
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MAD
21h 05m1 stop
£148Air Serbia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to Athens flights

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.

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 January.

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Wednesday 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 £156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £264 and £252 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Athens

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MAD

For quick access to Madrid Airport, use the metro line. It's fast, clean, and frequent, taking about 30–40 minutes to the city centre.

ATH

Upon arrival at ATH, use the Athens Metro for a quick trip to the city centre. It's modern and efficient, perfect for reaching central Athens.

Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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John Walton

Expert on ATH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to Athens

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£60
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Athens

  • 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 £60 for a one-way ticket and £107 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.

KAYAK’s 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 £79 or less one-way and £173 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Aegean Airlines, Iberia

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, Sky Express

Aegean Airlines, Iberia, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.0
IberiaOverall score based on 3053 reviews
6.6Entertainment
6.7Comfort
7.1Boarding
7.7Crew
6.3Food
Airline reviews

the seats were bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
MAD - ALC
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the seats were bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

The crew was amazing. I appreciate the level of professionalism in the Iberia crew.

A more organized boarding experience and better food would have made the experience better.

Flight cancelled, lost a day of travel where we were trying to meet friends we couldn't meet. Iberia website is very difficult to navigate and has lots of dead links. If you do not speak Spanish it is even harder. Tried communicating on their WhatsApp and that was also close to impossible. We were told we'd be compensated 150EU's for this cancelled flight but there is no avenue towards rectifying this issue. I've had to take it up with my credit card to contest the charges and not pay for a flight that didn't happen but doubt I will ever be reimbursed for my two Ubers to the airport where we never even departed or the 150EU's we were told we would receive. I would never fly Iberia again. Clown show.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

why can't planes be boarded from back to front?? everything was great otherwise

We flew into Barcelona and the plane was so cramped and very uncomfortable and dirty. But we flew out of Madrid and that plane was much better. Would fly Iberia again.

For what we are willing to pay for international air travel, our experience was very good. We had no problem checking in, we had very little wait time at the AA counter in Madrid, and the staff in Madrid were very helpful. The flight crew was helpful and courteous, the plane was on the newer side, and our assigned seats were together without us needing to purchase them. The flight took off on time and arrived early. Overall, it was a pleasant experience or as much as could be expected in economy for almost 10 hours.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

Boarding was easy, the flight left on time and even landed 20 minutes early. The food was plentiful and really good! The crew was kind & helpful. Overall it was an exceptional experience!

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