Cheap flights from Charleroi to Athens

School holidays and Christmas push demand on this route, while summer in Athens adds its own pressure; January is the cheapest month in the available fare data. Weekday flights may offer more choice and quieter airports than weekend ones. If your dates are flexible, compare several days around your preferred week, especially near public holidays. Book early enough to keep the airport and time you want, because schedules can change.

The difference you feel is in the fare, not the aircraft: some tickets include bags and seat choice, others charge for almost everything after the base price. This route lists Ryanair, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Pegasus and Volotea, and direct flights operate, so at least one carrier flies nonstop while others may connect. Check whether your fare is direct or has a stop, what cabin bag is allowed, and whether changes are possible. Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta are separate operating names, so read the ticket carefully.

Getting into town starts at Eleftherios Venizelos, which sits outside central Athens; expect a metro, bus or taxi ride rather than a short walk. The transfer can feel long after a late arrival, so decide your route before you land and keep some energy for it. Athens is the capital of Greece, and Eleftherios Venizelos is its main airport, so transport links are clearly signed. Once in the centre, the city is walkable in many areas, but your first hour is usually spent on the transfer rather than sightseeing.

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+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what your fare includes, because basic fares often exclude checked bags, seat selection and meals.
• Confirm your departure is Brussels South Charleroi Airport, since Charleroi has only one airport but travellers sometimes confuse it with Brussels.
• Compare a few dates around January if you want cheaper fares, and watch holiday periods.
• If your itinerary uses separate tickets, leave enough connection time and re-check baggage rules for each flight.
• Carry the documents required for entry to Greece and keep them handy at the gate.
• Recheck flight times close to departure, since schedules can change.