Cheap flights from Liverpool to Athens

Book as early as you can once your dates are fixed, because connecting itineraries with the cheaper fare buckets disappear first. Midweek departures are usually easier to price than weekend ones, and March is the cheapest month in the calendar shown. The listed months run from October through August, so the quietest comparison points are the winter and early spring weeks outside school holidays. December and January need extra lead time around Christmas and New Year, while July and August are busier with summer travel. If you can be flexible by a few days, compare neighbouring dates before you commit.

The route is split between low-cost and full-service names: Easyjet, Jet2, Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta sit on the budget side, while Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are the full-service options, with Emerald Airlines as the remaining listed carrier. Every itinerary connects, so compare total journey time and airport change, not just the fare. Low-cost tickets usually separate cabin baggage, checked bags, seats and priority boarding, whereas full-service fares more often include some of those items. On a connection, check whether both flights are on one ticket and whether the same baggage rules apply throughout.

Arrange your onward transport and documents before you land, because Eleftherios Venizelos is east of Athens and the centre is not a short walk. The metro and airport buses are the usual public options, with taxis and car hire also available. Check whether your hotel expects a late arrival and keep your passport and booking details handy for border control. If you arrive on a separate ticket, allow time for baggage reclaim and re-check before continuing. The airport is the main gateway for the city, so follow the signs for metro, bus and taxi rather than assuming the first exit is fastest.

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 whether the whole journey is on one ticket or separate tickets, and allow extra time if you must collect and re-check bags.
• Check minimum connection time and whether both flights use the same airport and terminal.
• Check baggage allowances for each low-cost segment, including cabin size, checked bags, and fees for adding them later.
• Check passport validity, entry requirements for Greece, and any transit rules for the connection country.
• Check that your departure airport is Liverpool John Lennon and your arrival airport is Eleftherios Venizelos.
• Check flexible dates around March and school holidays if you want the lower fares shown.