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Among airlines operating Athens to Manchester flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Athens and Manchester. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Aegean Airlines
• Jet2

Flights from Athens to Manchester usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jet2: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Manchester:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to $258 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Athens to Manchester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $230 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $301, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Manchester route, 48% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Manchester flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Manchester Airport Railway Station, Manchester Piccadilly Station and Manchester City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Manchester:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 11:52 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 3:22 am.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $259. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Manchester takes 4h 07m, covering 1,637 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.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Manchester flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 80% on time
• easyJet: 51% on time
• Jet2: 25% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 52% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 6h 02m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Manchester is 2 hours behind Athens (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· DRIVALIA
· Ace
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Athens to Manchester range from $212 to $319, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.