MAD - ATH

£56 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to Athens

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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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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

Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Aegean Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:45MAD-ATH
3h 25mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
21:35 - 00:25ATH-MAD
3h 50mdirect
£150Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 29 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
18:35 - 01:40MAD-ATH
6h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
14:05 - 23:30ATH-MAD
10h 25m1 stop
£152Lufthansa
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 00:35MAD-ATH
28h 00m1 stop
SWISS Logo
17:40 - 09:20ATH-MAD
16h 40m1 stop
£154SWISS
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
SWISS Logo
10:10 - 00:35MAD-ATH
13h 25m1 stop
SWISS Logo
07:05 - 18:45ATH-MAD
12h 40m1 stop
£156SWISS
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Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 16:40MAD-ATH
20h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
07:05 - 18:45ATH-MAD
12h 40m1 stop
£157SWISS
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Air Serbia Logo
18:20 - 15:05MAD-ATH
19h 45m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
04:30 - 17:30ATH-MAD
14h 00m1 stop
£157Air Serbia
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
TAROM Logo
12:25 - 18:20MAD-ATH
28h 55m1 stop
TAROM Logo
16:35 - 12:40ATH-MAD
21h 05m1 stop
£158TAROM
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Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 11:20MAD-ATH
12h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 10:10ATH-MAD
7h 30m1 stop
£160Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 31 Jan - Mon, 27 Apr
Air Serbia Logo
18:20 - 15:05MAD-ATH
19h 45m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
10:30 - 17:05ATH-MAD
7h 35m1 stop
£162Air Serbia
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Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:05 - 00:25MAD-ATH
6h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:40 - 18:45ATH-MAD
15h 05m1 stop
£177Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For quick access to Madrid Airport, use the metro line.
Upon arrival at ATH, use the Athens Metro for city access.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from £150 (return)
Iberia
Best reviews • 7.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
9 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 26% price drop
August
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest return fare
£150
Typical prices: £174-294
Aegean Airlines
Sun 28/9Tue 7/10
MAD - ATH • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£56
Typical prices: £65-140
Iberia
Tue 9/12
MAD - ATH • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
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.

Read more about ATHby John Walton
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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

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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Booking Insights

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?

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 Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Athens, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday 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 February, where tickets cost £149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £260 and £241 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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to Athens

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£56
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £76 for a one-way ticket and £204 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to Athens?

    Only Iberia offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Athens flight route.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 £64 or less one-way and £169 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 2924 reviews
6.3Food
7.6Crew
6.7Comfort
7.1Boarding
6.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Left on time, arrived on time, despite weather, excellent service and food

10.0 ExcellentFelix, Sept 2025MAD - ZRH
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Left on time, arrived on time, despite weather, excellent service and food

Good Poor. service onboard No food. Low quality for economy plus

This was a short flight. We sat in business class so we we were served a warm meal, which was nice. The flight attendants were very attentive, professional, and kind.

The plane needs upgrading, the seats are uncomfortable, we are a family of three and they split us and did nothing to group us together, and the food is horrible compared to other airlines bu

Horrible almost missed my flight because my 1st flight was delayed. Airline crew is so unprofessional. The people on the plane do whatever they want kids running screaming. Will never fly this airline again Suitcases never arrived

People point to America as the model of late stage capitalism. My friends, airlines in america at least give you WiFi, and they haven’t quite smashed people into cardboard tv dinner trays yet. Iberia has mastered the tv dinner seat and WiFi is 20 euros. Be serious yall.

Boarding was odd. Gates switched and had to take a bus to the plane. Luggage got lost. Still waiting on one bag. Flight itself was very nice!

Do Not Fly Iberia. Horrible experience. Iberia changes things at random -like the date of the flight and seat you have bought. After buying my flight, they contacted me and told me I had to return a day later. Then when I was boarding the flight, I discovered they had changed my window seat in a row away from the wing, to an aisle seat in front of the toilet! The worse seat on the plane. But it wasn’t just me- a family was scattered all over the plane. I was able to trade my seat because a father was separated from his son. Unfortunately the seat was the window seat directly over the wing, the loudest seat in the plane. I couldn’t sleep, even with noise cancelling earphones. Also, I ordered gluten free meal-which was tasteless and gave me cramps.

I have nothing but great things to say about the crew of the American Airlines flight from Madrid to Dallas. They were fantastic! I do, however, have some disregard for the flight attendant that was late in Dallas, causing us to further delay the boarding of our flight to Portland, and leading to the eventual cancellation of that flight. Because that crew-member was so late, we got caught-up in a weather-related ground stop, eventually causing our pilots to "time-out". So we couldn't get out of Dallas. We would have departed DFW on-time (and before the arrival of the thunderstorm) if not for the lateness of that crew member. The whole time the pilots couldn't tell us whether the flight would be cancelled, and that they couldn't get any information from the airline. By the time we knew the flight was cancelled, all of the flights for the following day were full. So, we didn't even get offered a viable option to get home. The American Airlines customer service desk at DFW was grossly under-staffed. And there were several people who waited in line for four-hours before being helped at that desk. We waited in line for almost 2-hours, until I was able to speak with a customer service agent on the phone (after being on-hold for over an hour). So, once we knew the information about how to get our bag in PDX, and that there weren't any options for flights the next day, we left the line & began searching for another way home. We eventually had to purchase a ticket home on a different airline, in order to get my wife to work on Monday. And we are pursuing a refund of that DFW-PDX leg of the journey. The good news is that the late flight attendant's hair was perfect. And she looked fantastic as she departed the airport & headed back home, while we all hunkered down to sleep in the terminal for the night.

They need to start flying on time. We lost 2 days of our time because they delayed flight both ways.

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