Cheap flights from Manchester to Athens

January in Athens means shorter daylight and cooler days than the summer, and fares on this route are usually lowest then. Summer visits, school holidays and Christmas dates can push prices up, so compare nearby dates before you book. Weekday departures often leave more choice than weekends, and a morning arrival can give you a full first day without a night in transit.

The carrier mix matters more than any single name: Easyjet, Vueling Airlines, Pegasus, Jet2 and Air Baltic are the low-cost options, while British Airways, Iberia, Brussels Airlines and Edelweiss Air are full-service, and Emerald Airlines handles regional connections. Low-cost fares may exclude checked bags, seat selection and meals; full-service fares differ by cabin and ticket type, so compare what is included before paying. Some itineraries connect through another airport, which adds time but can open cheaper dates.

Arriving late in the day changes the transfer: public transport may be thinner, and you may prefer a taxi or pre-booked car into central Athens. Eleftherios Venizelos sits east of the city, with metro, suburban rail and express buses among the usual ways in; check which terminal and which last service applies to your flight. If you land after dark, allow extra time for baggage and border checks before you head into town.

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 what the fare includes, since low-cost tickets on this route may charge separately for bags, seats and meals.
• Confirm that your booking uses Manchester International for departure and Eleftherios Venizelos for arrival.
• If you book separate tickets, allow enough connection time and check baggage rules for each carrier.
• Check entry and transit documents for Greece before you travel.
• Compare January dates with summer and holiday dates if your plans are flexible.