How to find cheap flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Greece
Book a return flight from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Greece starting at $436, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from CWL into Athens International in Athens with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is $135.
Not sure where to fly into yet? Enter 'Greece' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
Greece has around 20 international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Broaden your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the airports closest to both your origin and destination, which could help you save.
Booking your seat around four months ahead is a good way to find a better fare. If you're travelling during peak season, book even earlier.
Get notified when fares change by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get updates as they happen on your phone.
Best time to fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Greece
Hop on a flight from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Greece in March and you'll be travelling at one of the most affordable times of the year. Prices start at $436.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with fares dipping during the quieter midweek period.
July, August and September mark the busiest months to fly to Greece, with July the most popular of the three. You'll often pay higher fares at this time.
If you want a slower pace, February, March and November are the least popular months to fly. March is the quietest month, making cheaper tickets easier to find.
Popular places to visit in Greece
Your Cardiff to Greece flights are booked. Now it's time to decide what your trip will look like.
Athens
Located in Attica, this city is a leading destination for flights departing Cardiff Airport for Greece. Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-sees for first-time visitors.
Flying into Athens typically means you'll be landing at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Check out the lineup of hotels in Athens and round out your trip with a stay that suits your plans.
Heraklion
Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion and Rocca a Mare | Koules are the perfect introduction to the highlights in this Crete city.
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the city's main airport.
After locking in your airfare, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Heraklion.
Thessaloniki
Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are major attractions to cross off while you're in this part of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations throughout the region and beyond.
From mini breaks to longer stays, hotels in Thessaloniki cater to all types of budgets and styles.
Visiting Greece for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Make sure you know the entry rules before you head to the airport. Rules can change depending on your reason for travel and your passport. Always check with reliable sources like embassy websites or your airline.
You'll be using euro (EUR) for all your spending. Credit and debit cards are accepted just about everywhere.
The population of Greece is about 10 million. Athens is the capital.
Time is the same across this destination, with only one standard time zone set at UTC+2.
To enjoy warmer weather in Greece, consider travelling in July when average high temperatures reach 30ºC.
Plan your trip for some time around January if you'd rather be there when it's cooler. Expect lower temperatures of around 5ºC.
September is typically the wettest time of year, while August is the driest.
Want to line up your travels with something big? Well-known events worth planning around include the Athens Epidaurus Festival, thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
With your cheap flight from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Greece locked in, it's now time to plan the rest of your trip. Discover competitive prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Greece. You can also browse the car rental options in Greece and compare offers from top providers in seconds.
