MAN - ATH

£57 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Athens – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£159
Typical prices: £167-£299
Ryanair
Sat 3/10Sat 10/10
MAN - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£161
Typical prices: £116-£167
Aegean Airlines, easyJet
Tue 10/11Fri 20/11
MAN - ATH • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Jet2 basic fares include a 10 kg carry-on; easyJet Standard Plus adds more perks.
Aegean ComfortFlex adds a checked bag and seat choice, useful for longer trips.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Aegean Airlines, Jet2, and easyJet. Average duration is 3h 55m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 62% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £112 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 54m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 38% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Athens!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Athens (MAN-ATH)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Athens

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Ryanair Logo
21:00 - 11:55MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
12h 55m1 stop Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik
Ryanair Logo
20:20 - 09:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
14h 40m1 stop Charleroi Brussels
£159Ryanair
Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 11:00MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
15h 10m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:25 - 09:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
11h 35m1 stop Paphos
£159Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:35 - 12:35MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
4h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 - 16:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
7h 25m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£159Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
easyJet Logo
06:35 - 12:35MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
4h 00mdirect
easyJet Logo
16:30 - 23:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
9h 05m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£160easyJet
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Ryanair Logo
20:50 - 12:10MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 20m1 stop Milan Malpensa
Ryanair Logo
23:25 - 09:00ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
11h 35m1 stop Paphos
£160Ryanair
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Aegean Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:50MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 50mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
4h 10mdirect
£163Aegean Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct
easyJet Logo
06:35 - 12:35MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
4h 00mdirect
easyJet Logo
16:30 - 23:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
9h 05m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£165easyJet
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
KLM Logo
17:25 - 12:40MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
17h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
06:10 - 12:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
8h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£167KLM
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:50MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
3h 50mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
4h 10mdirect
£182Aegean Airlines
Wed, 23 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
KLM Logo
17:25 - 12:40MAN  Manchester-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
17h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
06:10 - 10:05ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-MAN Manchester
5h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£198KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Manchester to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Manchester to Athens?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Athens from Manchester usually cost between £221 and £334 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £159 on Multiple Airlines (16 Sept–18 Sept).

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

When flying from Manchester to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Manchester, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Athens is January, where tickets cost £131 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £282 and £262 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Manchester to Athens?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £227 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Manchester to Athens

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on easyJet

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Jet2

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Aegean Airlines

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on ATH

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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAN

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Athens

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£57
Best time to beat the crowds (38% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Athens

When to book flights from Manchester to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Athens

  • What methods of public transport are there from Athens Airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • Where can I exchange currency at Athens Airport?

    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.

  • Are there any hotels at Athens Airport?

    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.

  • What other cities are accessible from Athens Airport?

    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).

  • Where will I find the car hire desks at Athens Airport (ATH)?

    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.

  • What are the most popular stopover flights from Manchester to Athens?

    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.

  • Which major airlines provide the cheapest stopover flights?

    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.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on these flights?

    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.

  • How many flights are there between Manchester and Athens per day?

    Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Manchester and land in Athens, with an average flight time of 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 05:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 23% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Athens?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Athens was £57 for a one-way ticket and £159 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Athens?

    On your way to Athens, you’ll fly out from Manchester. You’ll be landing at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Athens?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Athens?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manchester to Athens?

    You can catch a direct flight from Manchester to Athens on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Athens, Jet2 or Aegean Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Athens are Jet2 and Aegean Airlines. With an average price for the route of £239 and an overall rating of 8.2, Jet2 is the most popular choice. Aegean Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £259 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester 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 Manchester to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Manchester to Athens? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £179 or less one-way and £208 or less round-trip.
  • There are no direct flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), or Athens Airport, but you can avail yourself of one-stop service courtesy of easyJet, Lufthansa or Vueling. easyJet maintains a hub at Manchester Airport, and its flights use the Satellite Terminal Building (STB) at Athens Airport.
  • Should you decide to park and fly at Manchester Airport, T1/T3 Mid Stay Parking is a great option for weekend or week-long trips abroad with parking close to both terminals, while Drop & Go, JetParks and Multi-Storey Parking are long-term options with car parks a bit farther from the terminals. Book your reservations online in advance and get discounted rates over same-day service.
  • Manchester Airport’s Security FastTrack service is a fast and inexpensive option to remove the stress of dealing with crowds at security screenings. Security FastTrack passes can be purchased online for about £4 per person, and the service is operational daily from 02:30-23:00 but there is a limit to the number of available passes per day.
  • There are multi-faith Prayer Rooms at each of the three Manchester Airport terminals for passengers who require a place to observe religious commitments or to meditate before their flight departs. Terminal 1 has two, at Ground Level Check-In and at Gate 20, while Terminal 2 has one in the Departures Lounge Concourse. The Terminal 3 Prayer Room is just to the right of the building above Spar.
  • Manchester Airport’s app allows you to keep track of your flight and its details, and it issues notifications should there be any changes. You can also access special rates on airport parking and FastTrack services and offers from participating airport retail shops.
  • To reach Manchester Airport (MAN) from the city centre using public transport, you can take the direct train service from Manchester Piccadilly Station to the airport. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and offers a convenient and reliable connection. Additionally, various bus services operate between the city centre and the airport, providing an alternative transportation option.
  • For a time-saving stay at Manchester Airport before an early morning flight, consider the on-site hotels located within the airport complex. The Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport, Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport, and Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport offer comfortable accommodations, proximity to the terminals, and amenities like shuttle services.

Prefer to fly direct from Manchester to Athens?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Manchester Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Manchester to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Jet2,easyJet

Aegean Airlines,Jet2, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,easyJet

Aegean Airlines,easyJet

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Jet2

Aegean Airlines,Jet2

Friday

Jet2,easyJet

Jet2,easyJet

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Sunday

Jet2,easyJet

Jet2,easyJet

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Manchester

Monday

Aegean Airlines,Jet2,easyJet

Aegean Airlines,Jet2, +1 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines,easyJet

Aegean Airlines,easyJet

Thursday

Aegean Airlines,Jet2

Aegean Airlines,Jet2

Friday

Jet2,easyJet

Jet2,easyJet

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Sunday

Jet2,easyJet

Jet2,easyJet

See more direct flights

Everything you need to know for your flight from Manchester to Athens

Other airlines flying from Manchester to Athens