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Flights from Madrid to Athens release about 2690 lbs of carbon dioxide per traveler. Several airlines traveling on the route offer sustainable travel options. The airlines with the most eco-friendly flights traveling to Athens from Madrid include Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Vueling, and British Airways. Consider flying Lufthansa, which emits about 69% less carbon dioxide on the route.

Various airlines traveling from Madrid to Athens offer layover travel. However, you can also fly nonstop to Athens from Madrid. When considering layover flights, the airline you choose and the flight route you follow will determine the layover airport. Some suitable layover options on this route include Istanbul by Turkish and Aegean Airlines, Zurich by SWISS Airlines, Frankfurt by Lufthansa, Vienna by Austrian Airlines, and Rome by Alitalia and Aegean Airlines.

If you are traveling with a pet from Madrid to Athens, consider flying an airline that is pet-friendly. Iberia and Aegean Airlines are suitable options for et travel on this route. The airlines have a pet weight limit of 17.6 lbs and carrier dimensions of 18 by 15 by 9 inches for Aegean Airlines and 18 by 14 by 9 inches for Iberia Airlines. If your pet exceeds the weight limits, then the airlines offer an option for your pet to travel in the cargo hold. The airlines ensure your pet's safety by ensuring the pet is secured under the seat during the flight.

Consider flying Business Class on Aegean Airlines from Madrid to Athens, as the airline offers premium services to Business Class passengers. The airline provides enhanced services and amenities for business-class travelers. This class of service includes priority check-in, boarding, disembarkation, security screening, and additional baggage allowance. The airline also ensures comfortable seating throughout the flight by providing seats with extra legroom, better in-flight entertainment, and dedicated assistance services throughout the journey. You can access the Aegean Business Lounge at Athens Airport when you fly Business Class.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Athens flights:

• Iberia: 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.

4 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express
• Air Europa

Flights from Madrid to Athens usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Madrid to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $165 round-trip via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared to $295 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 6% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Madrid to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $271 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $302, a difference of $31. 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 Madrid to Athens route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Athens flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 9:43 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $290. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Athens takes 3h 33m, covering 1,476 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia: 91% on time
• Aegean Airlines: 70% on time
• Air Europa: 69% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% 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 Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 45m, compared with 7h 33m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 58m via Istanbul (IST).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Athens range from $229 to $365, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.