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Airlines Flying from Edinburgh to Athens

Choose from 10 carriers that fly from Edinburgh to Athens, including AEGEAN, easyJet, and Ryanair. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with easyJet.
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Find direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £40 or return tickets from £103.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        EDI 13:50
        4h
        Direct
        ATH 19:50
        Edinburgh - Athens | Sun, Jan 11 | easyJet
        ATH 20:40
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:05
        Athens - Edinburgh | Sun, Jan 18 | easyJet
        £103 £138
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        £138 £103
      • EDI 14:05
        4h
        Direct
        ATH 20:05
        Edinburgh - Athens | Thu, Dec 4 | easyJet
        ATH 20:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:20
        Athens - Edinburgh | Thu, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £108 £138
        22% OFF
        22% OFF
        £138 £108
      • EDI 13:50
        4h
        Direct
        ATH 19:50
        Edinburgh - Athens | Sun, Dec 7 | easyJet
        ATH 20:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:20
        Athens - Edinburgh | Thu, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £109 £138
        21% OFF
        21% OFF
        £138 £109
      • EDI 07:00
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        ATH 20:15
        Edinburgh - Athens | Wed, Nov 19 | easyJet
        ATH 22:55
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        EDI 18:05
        Athens - Edinburgh | Fri, Nov 21 | Wizz Air UK
        £91
        34% OFF
        £138 £91
      • EDI 06:15
        12h
        1 stop
        ATH 20:15
        Edinburgh - Athens | Wed, Nov 19 | Ryanair
        ATH 22:55
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        EDI 22:50
        Athens - Edinburgh | Fri, Nov 21 | Wizz Air UK
        £96
        30% OFF
        £138 £96
      • EDI 06:35
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        ATH 22:10
        Edinburgh - Athens | Fri, Dec 5 | easyJet
        ATH 20:40
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:05
        Athens - Edinburgh | Sun, Dec 7 | easyJet
        £100
        28% OFF
        £138 £100
      • EDI 06:45
        13h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH 22:10
        Edinburgh - Athens | Fri, Dec 5 | Ryanair
        ATH 20:40
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:05
        Athens - Edinburgh | Sun, Dec 7 | easyJet
        £105
        24% OFF
        £138 £105
      • EDI 06:15
        12h
        1 stop
        ATH 20:15
        Edinburgh - Athens | Mon, Dec 8 | easyJet
        ATH 20:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:20
        Athens - Edinburgh | Thu, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £107
        22% OFF
        £138 £107
      • EDI 06:15
        12h
        1 stop
        ATH 20:15
        Edinburgh - Athens | Mon, Dec 8 | Ryanair
        ATH 20:55
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:20
        Athens - Edinburgh | Thu, Dec 11 | easyJet
        £113
        18% OFF
        £138 £113
      • EDI 06:15
        12h
        1 stop
        ATH 20:15
        Edinburgh - Athens | Wed, Dec 10 | Ryanair
        ATH 20:40
        4h 25m
        Direct
        EDI 23:05
        Athens - Edinburgh | Sun, Dec 14 | easyJet
        £117
        15% OFF
        £138 £117
      • EDI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ATH Invalid Date
        Edinburgh - Athens | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
        ATH 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        EDI 16:00
        Athens - Edinburgh | Thu, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight Information from Edinburgh to Athens

The distance between Edinburgh and Athens is about 2,848.01km. It takes around 4 hours 2 minutes on average to fly from Edinburgh to Athens. The most popular month to Athens is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£40
Cheapest return ticket price£91
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,848.01km
Average flight time4 hours 2 minutes
Popular airlineAEGEAN

Find the best time to fly from Edinburgh to Athens

The cheapest time for Edinburgh to Athens flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from £40.

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  • Dec

    307
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    284
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    251
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Edinburgh to Athens with the following airlines, including: AEGEAN easyJet Ryanair Wizz Air UK British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 2 minutes to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Athens (ATH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Edinburgh to Athens. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AEGEAN: -/M/-/W/-/-/S -- A3633 (12:05) easyJet: -/-/-/W/T/-/S -- U23225 (14:14)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Athens is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to Athens on November 20, 2025 with easyJet, with prices starting at £90.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Athens, with Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (EDI-ATH) is by far the most common option on this route: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH).
  • The time difference between Athens and Edinburgh is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Athens from Edinburgh

Renowned for its culture and history, cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens have become a go-to for fun-filled city breaks and relaxing getaways alike. With prices starting from just £34, there’s never been a better time to travel from Edinburgh to Athens. A convenient destination to get to, you can fly from Edinburgh to Athens in just under 3 hours 35 mins and be experiencing the excitement of the city in no time at all. Ready to start planning the perfect adventure? Find tickets from Edinburgh to Athens at Trip.com.

How to find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens

Looking for ways to secure cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens? Booking tickets in advance instead of leaving it to the last minute, choosing early morning or late-night flight times, and opting to fly with budget airlines are just some of the ways you can save money.

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Athens

There are a range of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens, including British Airways, Aegean Airlines, easyJet.

Flight distance & Flight time from Edinburgh to Athens

The average flight time from Edinburgh to Athens is 3 hours 35 mins, with a distance of 1755 miles between the two cities.

Departure from Edinburgh Airport to Athens

Located just 8 miles from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easy to get to. Trams from the city centre to the airport take just 30 minutes and depart every 7 to 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7.50 and you can catch the tram from Princes Street. You can also get a 30-minute Airlink 100 bus from St Andrews Square, with prices starting from £5.50 for adults and £2.75 for children. The Airlink 100 Bus departs every 10 minutes, making it a convenient choice, too.

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