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Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos has a children’s play area with activities to keep kids busy. There are also plenty of convenience shops to pick up snacks or things to keep them occupied, like colouring books or toys.

There is a fairly extensive selection at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos when it comes to food. There are plenty of cafes for a quick coffee, including Starbucks and Nescafe, as well as takeaway options, like Burger King, and a lot of international cuisine options, including Greek, Italian and many more.

As well as plenty of retail opportunities inside the airport itself, Athens International Airport is connected to a retail park with a factory outlet, offering a wide range of shopping to start your trip with some retail therapy.

Flights from Sydney to Athens usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Sydney to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £1,016 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,096, a difference of £81. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £1,050. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Athens takes 0h 00m, covering 9,505 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 Sydney to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £497, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 33m, compared to 22h 50m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 53m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Athens is 7 hours behind Sydney (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Australia 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 Sydney to Athens range from £897 to £1,222, with an average of £1,050 over the past 12 months. Anything below £897 counts as a good deal.