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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Athens

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Athens (EDI-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens

Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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6:45 am - 10:00 pmEDI-ATH
13h 15m1 stop
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10:55 pm - 8:25 pmATH-EDI
23h 30m2 stops
$203Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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7:05 am - 9:15 amEDI-ATH
24h 10m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 8:25 pmATH-EDI
23h 30m2 stops
$204Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
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9:45 am - 9:15 amEDI-ATH
21h 30m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 9:30 amATH-EDI
14h 30m1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
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1:50 pm - 7:50 pmEDI-ATH
4h 00mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 11:05 pmATH-EDI
4h 25mnonstop
$229easyJet
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Thu, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 18
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2:05 pm - 8:05 pmEDI-ATH
4h 00mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 11:05 pmATH-EDI
4h 25mnonstop
$255easyJet
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
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2:25 pm - 12:40 amEDI-ATH
8h 15m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 11:10 pmATH-EDI
9h 35m1 stop
$257Ryanair
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Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 21
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12:45 pm - 12:25 amEDI-ATH
9h 40m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 11:15 pmATH-EDI
10h 40m1 stop
$268Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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12:05 pm - 8:30 amEDI-ATH
18h 25m1 stop
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9:30 am - 11:45 amATH-EDI
28h 15m1 stop
$273Pegasus Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
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12:55 pm - 8:30 amEDI-ATH
17h 35m1 stop
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3:20 pm - 11:45 amATH-EDI
22h 25m1 stop
$296Pegasus Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
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6:05 am - 4:35 pmEDI-ATH
8h 30m1 stop
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6:35 am - 5:05 pmATH-EDI
12h 30m2 stops
$330Lufthansa
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Check security wait times at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Use Metro Line 3 for quick access from Athens airport.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
October
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
6 days a week
There are direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
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Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$203
Typical prices: $284-458
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/31Fri 11/7
EDI - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$229
Typical prices: $453-491
easyJet
Sun 2/15Sun 2/22
EDI - ATH • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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EDI

Check security wait times on the EDI airport website to plan your departure efficiently, especially during peak morning and evening hours.

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ATH

For a smooth arrival at ATH, use the Metro Line 3 for quick access to central Athens, avoiding peak traffic times.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Athens on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Edinburgh to Athens. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Athens is January, where tickets cost $270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $403 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Edinburgh to Athens?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Athens, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Edinburgh to Athens

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Athens

  • Is Athens Airport well designed for passengers with reduced mobility?

    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.

  • Can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

    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.

  • Is Athens Airport large?

    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.

  • Is it easy to access public transport at Athens Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens was $64 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and Athens?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Athens from Edinburgh.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Edinburgh and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Edinburgh from Edinburgh Turnhouse and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Athens?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Athens on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $105 or less one-way and $124 or less round-trip.
  • The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Edinburgh city centre is probably by tram. They depart every 15min and the journey takes around 30min. The airport tram stop is right outside the main terminal building. A standard single ticket is around £6.
  • If time is short, use Edinburgh Airport's FastPark service, which allows you to drop your car and keys at the FastPark location, only a roughly 1min walk from the terminal. Staff there will park it for you. It will be dropped back to the same location for you to collect when you return. Rates run from around £6 per day when booked online.
  • Athens Airport (ATH) is open 24h but there are no dedicated sleeping areas. The Sofitel airport hotel is on the airport campus, located right beside the main terminal and within walking distance.
  • There are currency exchange desks and a number of international ATMs that will work with UK bank cards in the arrivals hall at Athens Airport.
  • Edinburgh Airport is a family-friendly airport. As well as standard services such as baby changing rooms, nursing rooms and child friendly cafes in departure, there is also a dedicated family lane for families with children under 12. Small children can be left in buggies as they go through metal detectors and the buggies can be brought to the gate.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Edinburgh to Athens

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Edinburgh (EDI)
Athens (ATH)

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