Cheap flights from Southampton to Athens

July and August are the peak summer stretch for Athens, and December and January sit around the winter holiday period, so fares can be firmer then. October and November often fall between those busy stretches, while March, May and the other months in the price list can behave differently depending on school holidays and local events. April is the cheapest month named for this route, so start your search there if your dates are flexible. Midweek departures can cost less than weekend ones, but the difference depends on the connection and fare type. Check fixed holiday dates early, because those weeks can raise prices even outside the peak months.

Every itinerary connects, because no direct flights are listed, so the routing, layover and total travel time are part of what you are buying. Easyjet, Loganair Limited, Aer Lingus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are the carriers named in the facts, and their fare rules are not identical. Check whether cabin baggage, checked baggage, seat selection and changes are included or charged separately before you compare totals. A cheaper fare with a longer connection can still suit you, but only if the layover and airport transfer fit your plans.

Eleftherios Venizelos is the Athens airport named in the facts, and the usual ways into central Athens are public transport, taxi and pre-booked transfer. Treat the ride as a city-edge journey rather than a quick hop, especially after a late arrival or a long connection. If Athens is a stop before an island or another Greek city, leave a separate buffer for the onward leg because connections on separate bookings are your responsibility. Keep your documents handy after landing, since passport and arrival checks can add time before you reach the transport links.

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 your fare includes, because baggage, seats and changes are priced differently by carrier and ticket type.
• Confirm that Southampton is your departure airport, since the facts list only that airport for the city.
• Recheck your connection and layover, because no direct flights are listed on this route.
• Carry documents that meet Greek entry rules for your nationality and planned stay.
• Compare dated fares around April, the cheapest month named, while allowing for school holiday price rises.
• Leave enough time for the transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos into Athens if you have a fixed onward plan.