Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Athens from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — ATH
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in January or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Fri 5/1206:45EDI - ATH
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1215:55ATH - EDI
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£163
Thu 4/1216:10EDI - ATH
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1215:55ATH - EDI
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£167
Tue 18/1108:20EDI - ATH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:25ATH - EDI
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£169
Thu 18/1206:15EDI - ATH
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1222:35ATH - EDI
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£170
Thu 18/1206:15EDI - ATH
1 stop15h 15mRyanair
Sun 21/1212:30ATH - EDI
2 stops20h 55mRyanair
Deal found 12/11£173
Thu 27/1114:05EDI - ATH
Nonstop4h 00measyJet
Sun 30/1120:40ATH - EDI
Nonstop4h 25measyJet
Deal found 11/11£182

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£159

One-way from

£40

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£247

Good round-trip deal

£250 or less

Good one-way deal

£122 or less
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 18/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Athens
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V..
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V..

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Athens that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

21:10-23:00

2 stops23h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 22/3

22:35-20:25

2 stops23h 50m

£173

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

11:55-17:50

Nonstop3h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/3

06:15-08:30

Nonstop4h 15m

£179

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

16:55-23:10

Nonstop4h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 27/4

21:00-09:40

1 stop14h 40m

£181

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

14:05-20:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 30/11

20:40-23:05

Nonstop4h 25m

£182

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/1

18:30-12:10

1 stop15h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 8/1

11:25-21:30

1 stop12h 05m

£189

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/4

11:00-20:10

1 stop7h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 30/4

23:25-08:25

1 stop11h 00m

£191

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/3

10:45-20:10

1 stop7h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 14/4

22:25-08:35

1 stop12h 10m

£191

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/4

16:55-23:10

Nonstop4h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 21/4

13:55-16:20

Nonstop4h 25m

£192

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/1

08:40-09:15

2 stops22h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 7/1

21:50-12:35

1 stop16h 45m

£205

EdinburghAthens

EDI - ATH

EDIATH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/4

07:00-13:15

Nonstop4h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 25/4

23:50-02:10

Nonstop4h 20m

£206

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Athens

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Athens. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Athens is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens (average of £91). Flying from Edinburgh to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £192). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Athens at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 12 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Athens, such as Aegean Airlines, KLM, andeasyJet. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Edinburgh to Athens flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

    For as low as £179, Aegean Airlines can have you in Athens from Edinburgh in 3h 55m. The distance between Edinburgh and Athens is about 1768 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on easyJet is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at £116. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ryanair and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £118 and £140, respectively. easyJet is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    On average you can expect to pay £232 for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens. The cheapest flight overall is £78 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Athens Eleftherios V.) is currently priced at £73.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens (average of £91). Flying from Edinburgh to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £192). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Athens

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easyJetCheapest£116Average£233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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RyanairCheapest£118Average£195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£140Average£256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£156Average£313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Air FranceCheapest£156Average£330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£178Average£255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£185Average£278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£194Average£201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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British AirwaysCheapest£205Average£249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£213Average£250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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