Cheap flights from Bristol to Athens

Start shopping early for dates that fall in busy travel periods, then use the dated fares and price calendar to test nearby days before you commit. January is the lowest-priced month shown, while school holidays, Christmas and the Greek summer tend to lift fares, so quieter months are easier to shop. Midweek departures and returns often avoid the sharpest weekend peaks, and shifting a trip outside holiday weeks can make a noticeable difference. Check how early the lowest fares appear for your dates, because waiting rarely improves the price once a flight begins to fill.

Connections are the first thing to check, because some itineraries route through another hub and add a second flight, a transfer and extra waiting time. The route is also served nonstop, so compare a direct departure with a connected itinerary rather than assuming one is always better. Easyjet, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Pegasus, Jet2, Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, Edelweiss Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways all appear on this route, and their fares differ in what they include, from seat-only tickets to bundles with baggage, meals or flexibility. Read the fare rules for the exact flight you choose, since the same airline can sell several fare types on the same aircraft.

Arriving late in the day changes the plan, because public transport into central Athens may be thinner and taxi queues or pre-booked transfers become more useful. Eleftherios Venizelos lies outside the city centre, and the usual options are rail or metro links, express buses, taxis and private transfers, with the right choice depending on luggage and arrival time. Check the last departure times before you book an evening flight, and allow extra margin if you need to collect baggage or clear passport control. A late arrival also makes it worth confirming hotel check-in or key collection, since small delays can push you past midnight.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Athens

643 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check passport validity and Greece's entry rules for your nationality before booking, because requirements can change.
• Confirm whether your ticket is nonstop or connected, and allow enough connection time if it is not.
• Check baggage allowances and whether priority boarding or seat selection costs extra on your chosen fare.
• Make sure the departure and arrival airports on the booking match Bristol and Eleftherios Venizelos.
• Consider seasonality when choosing dates, since January is the lowest-priced month shown and holiday periods can raise fares.
• Double-check passenger names and travel dates before payment, since corrections can be costly.