Greece →Cheap Athens City Breaks
We found Athens city breaks from £59 in flights: 7 nights from Bristol. 8 airports in the UK and Ireland fly there direct. It also pairs with Venice, Wrocław and Malta on a multi-city trip.
- Flights from£59*
- UK & Irish airports8
- Flight time3h 35m
- Cheapest monthDecember
Fly to Athens from Your Airport
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Trips to Athens We Found
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🏙️ City Break£597 nights in December 2026✈️ From BristolUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips - 🏙️ City Break£603 nights in January 2027✈️ From DublinUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
- 🏙️ City Break£662 nights in March 2027✈️ From ManchesterUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
🗺️ Multi-City£65
3 nights in December 2026✈️ From Dublin, visiting Venice and AthensUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips 
🗺️ Multi-City£68
3 nights in December 2026✈️ From Manchester, visiting Malta and AthensUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips - 🗺️ Multi-City£804 nights in December 2026✈️ From London Luton, visiting Venice, Athens and MaltaUnlock with PremiumLeaves more than 14 days aheadSearch trips
When Is It Cheapest to Fly to Athens?
The cheapest one-city trip we found leaving in each month.
- Nov 2026from £60
- Dec 2026✅ Cheapestfrom £59
- Jan 2027from £60
- Feb 2027from £72
- Mar 2027from £66
Pair Athens with Another City
On a multi-city trip you fly on to the next city instead of flying home in between. Pick a city to see the trip on the map.
Athens + VeniceFrom Dublin, 3 nights in all
Athens and Venice →Extreme Day Trips from Athens
While you are staying in Athens: fly out in the morning and back the same evening, with 8 hours or more on the ground. Pick one to find Athens trips that include it.
What to Do in Athens
- Climb the Acropolis and stand before the marble Parthenon
- Gaze over the rooftops to the sea from Lycabettus Hill at dusk
- Amble through Plaka to the whitewashed lanes of Anafiotika
- Meze and ouzo at a taverna table in Psyrri
- See out the day at the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion
How Many Days Do You Need in Athens?
Three days is enough for a first visit to Athens. The cheapest 3-night trip we found was £60, from Dublin. You choose how many nights when you search.
Find Athens trips of 3 nights →Two nights beneath the Acropolis in Athens.
Athens City Breaks: Questions
- How Much Is a City Break to Athens from the UK?
- The cheapest we found was £59 per person in flights for 7 nights, leaving Bristol. Fares move, so search for the latest. Prices are for flights only; where you stay is up to you.
- Which Airports Fly to Athens?
- Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Edinburgh, London Luton and London Heathrow, all with direct flights.
- How Many Days Do You Need in Athens?
- Three days is enough for a first visit to Athens. The cheapest 3-night trip we found was £60, from Dublin. You choose how many nights when you search.
- How Long Is the Flight from the UK to Athens?
- Between 3h 35m and 4h 05m direct, depending on the airport you fly from.
- Which Airlines Fly from the UK to Athens?
- For the trips we show: Aegean, Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet, direct from the UK and Ireland.
- What Is the Cheapest Month to Fly to Athens?
- December 2026 is the cheapest of the months we have trips for, with one-city trips from £59 in flights when we last looked.
- Can I Visit Athens and Another City on One Trip?
- Yes. Athens pairs with Venice, Wrocław, Malta, Naples and Tirana on a multi-city trip: you fly on to the next city instead of flying home in between. You book each flight directly with the airline.
- What Day Trips by Air Can I Take from Athens?
- While staying in Athens you can fly out and back the same day to Alexandroupoli, Milan, Larnaca and Rhodes, with 8 hours or more on the ground.
- How Do I Book a Trip to Athens?
- Search for the trip, then use the links on it to book each flight directly with the airline. We find the trips and the cheapest flight combinations; we are not a travel agent.
- Can I See These Trips for Free?
- Yes, every trip leaving in the next 14 days, with no account needed. Trips further ahead are unlocked for Premium members, who see every trip about six months ahead.
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More City Breaks in Greece
The other cities in Greece we found trips to, with the cheapest one-city trip there and the airport it leaves from, cheapest first. A city with its own page opens it; the rest open a search for their trips.
Nearby City Breaks in Other Countries
The nearest cities to Athens with a page of their own, outside Greece, nearest first, as the crow flies.
Photos, cropped and framed: Bristol Airport by Captain Galaxy (CC BY 4.0); Edinburgh Airport by Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0); London Luton Airport by Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0); London Heathrow Airport by Nick-D (CC BY-SA 4.0)