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Athens Metro Line 2 (Blue Line) and the Proastiakos Rail both link Athens Airport to Central Athens locations, including Syntagma Square. Athens Airport Station is next to the terminal buildings and uses an elevated walkway for transport. KTEL Bus Routes X93, X95, X96, and X97 connect to Syntagma Square, Port of Piraeus, and other points in the city.

Alpha Bank has a full-service branch in the Arrivals Hall Concourse, Main Terminal Building, while OneExchange provides foreign exchange services from its offices at Arrivals Hall Concourse, STB, and Arrivals Hall Baggage Reclaim Area, Main Terminal Building. There are also ATMs to be found in both terminal locations.

Sofitel Airport Hotel is located just across from the Main Terminal Building. Holiday Inn Athens - Attica Avenue Airport West and Dolce by Wyndham - Athens Attica Riviera are two other accommodations close to the airport complex that offer an airport shuttle service, which may come at an additional charge.

Athens Airport is the principal international hub to the Greek capital located on the southern tip of the mainland. From here, you can reach the Peloponnesian cities of Sparta (132 miles southwest) and Patras (131 miles west) as well as the central city of Lamia (133 miles north).

Athens Airport (ATH) offers various car hire company desks with premium services and deals. You'll find the car hire desks in the Arrivals area on the north side of the main terminal. Once you leave Customs, just follow the signs in that direction.

Air France and KLM offer some of the best stopover flights between these cities. If you're travelling with Air France, your stopover will be at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Flights with KLM typically have a short stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) en route.

If you want to fly with a major airline, but on a budget, Norwegian Airlines and Aegean Airlines offer the best rates. Flights with Norwegian Airlines have a single stop at either Stockholm Airport (ARN) or Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Aegean Airlines flights stop at Brussels Airport (BRU) en route.

Choosing reduced Co2 flights is an ideal way to help the planet while travelling. Lufthansa offers flights with more than a 70% Co2 reduction that has two stopovers in Frankfurt and Munich en route. British Airways also offers flights with a 70% reduction, and these only have one stopover in London along the way.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Athens flights:

• easyJet: 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Athens. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Aegean Airlines
• Jet2

Flights from Manchester to Athens usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £138 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £242 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£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 easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 12% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Manchester to Athens route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £220 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £281, a difference of £61. 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 Manchester to Athens route, 45% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Athens flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, 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 Manchester to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 08:54
• Latest: departs at 16:30 and lands at 20:24.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £236. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Manchester to Athens takes 3h 54m, covering 1,637 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 Manchester to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £55, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jet2 has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manchester to Athens flights are:

• easyJet: 65% on time
• Jet2: 61% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 34% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 55% of the 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 01m, compared to 6h 31m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 35m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Athens is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (Eastern European Time vs British 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 Manchester to Athens range from £183 to £297, with an average of £236 over the past 12 months. Anything below £183 counts as a good deal.