Cheap flights from Newcastle to Athens

School holidays, Christmas and the Greek summer push demand for flights into Athens, so fares usually firm up then. February is the cheapest month in the price calendar for Newcastle to Athens. The fare calendar here covers every month from October to September, and midweek departures are often softer than weekend ones. Prices can move from day to day on the same route, so compare a run of dates before you fix your plans, and book peak periods earlier rather than later.

The route is split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Easyjet, Jet2 and Eurowings are the low-cost names here, where the base fare covers the seat and most extras cost more. British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and Emirates are full-service, with more included in the fare and clearer rules on bags and changes. Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus and HOP! often operate connecting flights through their hubs or partners, so baggage and change rules can depend on who tickets the journey. No non-stop flight operates on this route, so every option connects at least once.

Eleftherios Venizelos is the Athens airport, east of the city centre and well outside the central districts. The usual ways into town are the metro, suburban rail, express buses and taxis, with journey times depending on traffic and time of day. If you are connecting onwards to the islands or another Greek city, check which terminal your next flight uses and leave enough margin between arrival and departure. Passport control and baggage reclaim can take longer in peak periods, so do not plan a tight onward connection.

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

• Newcastle has a single airport, so check the exact departure time and terminal before you book.
• All arrivals on this route use Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens.
• Check whether your fare includes a cabin bag and hold luggage, especially on low-cost tickets.
• Confirm your connection times and whether the flights are on one ticket or separate tickets.
• Check passport validity and any entry rules for Greece before you travel.
• Compare a range of dates, because the same route can price differently each day.