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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $430. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.$256 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.
Athens.$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Athens.$288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Athens.$301 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Athens.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Athens.$330 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
Athens.$334 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.
Athens.$339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Athens.$340 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Athens.$349 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $349, select.
Athens.$354 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Athens International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.
Athens.$362 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.
Athens.$384 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
Athens.$387 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
Athens.$390 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $390, select.
Athens.$430 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Athens International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $430, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $354
Aug
from $430
Sep
from $276
Oct
from $256
Nov
from $301
Dec
from $362
Jan
from $334
Feb
from $339
Mar
from $316
Apr
from $502
May
from $466
Jun
from $465

Direct flights from Birmingham to Athens International

Birmingham to Athens International: Alternative routes

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Athens International

20km from central Athens
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Birmingham to Athens: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$256
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineJet2
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Athens International is $256. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Athens International.
Jet2 flies direct from Birmingham to Athens International.
As of July 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Athens International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair and Jet2 offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BHX to ATH flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Jetting into Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport.

  • Jet2 has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers BHX to ATH flights.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and ATH include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • $93 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Return flights start at $256. These prices can change based on demand.

  • To get cheap tickets from BHX to ATH, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHX to ATH.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Athens International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Athens in March.

  • Book your flight from Birmingham Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

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