Cheap flights from San Sebastian to Athens

Summer holidays, school breaks and the Christmas period are what push demand on this route, because Athens is a city-break and holiday destination as much as a business one. September is the cheapest month in the dated fares, while July, August and December sit in the heavier periods; if you can move by a few days, compare weekdays and weekends in the price calendar. Book earlier for peak summer and the winter holidays, and expect quieter, better-value travel outside them.

The route is split between a low-cost carrier and a full-service one: Vueling Airlines is the low-cost option, Iberia the full-service carrier. Neither flies it nonstop, so both itineraries involve a connection, and the practical difference is in what the fare includes — Vueling's base fare is more likely to charge separately for bags and seat choice, while Iberia usually bundles more. Check the exact fare family before you book, because the same route can price very differently once extras are added.

If you arrive late in the day, the metro and airport buses may have thinned out or stopped, so check last departures before you book and treat a taxi or pre-booked transfer as your fallback. Eleftherios Venizelos is Athens' main airport, and from there the metro, suburban rail, express bus or taxi can take you into the centre; the right choice depends on your luggage, the time of day and how central your hotel is.

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 whether your outbound and return are on one ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection is your problem on separate bookings.
• Check the minimum connection time and any terminal change at the intermediate airport before you pay.
• Check baggage rules for the low-cost segment, since a bag included on one airline may not be included on the other.
• Check which airport each flight uses, even though San Sebastian and Athens each have one main airport named in the itinerary.
• Check passport validity and any visa or entry rules for Greece before you travel.
• Check the price calendar around September and adjoining months if your dates are flexible.