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Among airlines operating Madrid to Athens flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Air Europa

Flights from Madrid to Athens usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Athens:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £122 return via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared with £220 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Madrid to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £202 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £225, a difference of £23. 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 Madrid to Athens route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Athens flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 Madrid to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 09:43
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 01:18.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £216. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Athens takes 3h 33m, covering 1,476 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £72, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aegean Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Athens flights are:

• Iberia: 91% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 70% on time
• Air Europa: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

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.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 45m, compared to 7h 33m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 58m via Istanbul (IST).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Madrid to Athens range from £170 to £272, with an average of £216 over the past 12 months. Anything below £170 counts as a good deal.