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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Munich to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 10:55
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 00:30.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Munich to Athens.

A direct flight from Munich to Athens takes 2h 30m, covering 942 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.

Return flights from Munich to Athens range from £175 to £280, with an average of £223 over the past 12 months. Anything below £175 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of £223. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £133 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £224 for direct.

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

• Sky Express: 85% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 84% on time
• Lufthansa: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Munich to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £87, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Munich to Athens usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Munich to Athens route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Munich to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £201 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £251, a difference of £50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Lufthansa
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flying via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 6h 26m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 27m via Istanbul (IST).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Munich to Athens flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; 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.

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

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.