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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:00 am
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

The flight takes about 4h.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Athens takes 4h, covering 1,768 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.

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Athens range from $271 to $415, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $271 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $336 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $220 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $346 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 and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Centauro
• Record go
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Edinburgh to Athens usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Edinburgh to Athens route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 30% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Edinburgh to Athens. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $375, a difference of $88.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• easyJet

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 08m, compared with 7h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 31m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Athens flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

Yes. Athens Airport is a modern airport and offers a full range of assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including sight and hearing difficulties. They provide an ebook online covering all the support available, and it also has an automatic audio page for visitors with sight difficulties. You can alert the airport directly that you will need assistance or ask your airline to alert the airport at least 48h in advance of your arrival or departure.

Yes. Aegean Airlines fly out of Edinburgh directly to Athens. Ryanair and others also connect with Athens but not directly. Lufthansa will bring you to Athens via Frankfurt. With transfers, it can be roughly a 21h journey, so plan well when booking. Austrian Airlines also connect out of Edinburgh through Frankfurt and Vienna.

Yes, Athens is the largest international airport in Greece. It has two terminals: the main terminal, which handles non-Schengen and inter-Schengen flights, and a satellite terminal, which operates during high season and only handles flights arriving or departing from within the Schengen area. There is an underground walkway between the terminals.

Yes. Athens Airport has its own train station where you can connect with central Athens by train or metro. Trains depart frequently, bringing you to Athens Central Station and beyond. If you prefer to use the metro, then you will be taking Line 3 to the city. There are four scheduled bus lines leaving the airport for various parts of the Athens greater area. Taxis are well serviced and will take around 35min to travel to central Athens. There is a flat fee of around €38 (£32) in the daytime and around €54 (£46) at night.