Cheap flights from Santander to Athens

Demand on this route is driven by Athens's summer and by Christmas and school-holiday travel, while February is the cheapest month in the fare data. Weekday departures can be easier to price than weekend ones, and peak months reward booking well ahead. Dated fares are shown from November through September, so compare months before you commit.

Volotea, Wizz Air Malta and Vueling Airlines are the low-cost names on this route, while Iberia and Air Nostrum sit on the full-service side, and no carrier flies it nonstop. Low-cost tickets can exclude bags and seat choice, and full-service fares may include more, but fare rules vary by ticket and airline. Some itineraries are single tickets with a connection; others may be separate low-cost legs, so check protection and baggage for each part.

Eleftherios Venizelos is Athens's large main airport, so expect longer walks, queues and waits at busy times, but transfers into the city are straightforward. Metro, bus and taxi are the usual ways in, and it is worth checking terminal and late-evening service before you travel. Arriving late can mean fewer onward options, so plan the last leg in advance.

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 itinerary is one ticket or separate low-cost legs, because missed connections on separate tickets are your risk.
• Confirm the connection airport and allow enough time between flights.
• Check baggage allowances and fees for each low-cost carrier on the route.
• Match passenger names and passport details to your travel documents.
• Check demand for your month, especially during summer and holiday periods.
• Confirm your arrival terminal and transfer into Athens before booking.