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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $387. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Athens.$295 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Athens International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.

Athens.$306 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Athens.$308 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $308, select.

Athens.$316 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

Athens.$324 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Athens International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Athens.$326 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Athens.$326 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Athens International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Athens.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Athens.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.

Athens.$345 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.

Athens.$346 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with KLM and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.

Athens.$347 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with KLM and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.

Athens.$347 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.

Athens.$365 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.

Athens.$365 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.

Athens.$370 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$295
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	3 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airline	Aegean Airlines
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International is $295. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International?

3 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International.

Which airlines fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International?

Aegean Airlines and Norwegian Air Sweden fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International.

How many flights are there a week from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International?

As of July 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International?

The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Athens International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Athens International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Athens?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International with?

Currently, Ryanair and Norwegian Air Sweden offer the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Helsinki.
Take your pick of four weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest flight you can take. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your HEL to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 75.0% of its services arriving as scheduled, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to ATH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and ATH:
- Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Santorini (Thira) Airport
- Ljubljana Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $132. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $295. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to ATH, book your journey nine months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to ATH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HEL make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.