What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Athens on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 36m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to Athens flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Edinburgh to Athens delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and Athens have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Athens?

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 33m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to Athens flights?

Over the past year, easyJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £263.

How popular is this Edinburgh to Athens flight route?

The Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 169 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at £93. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by easyJet and Ryanair, with the lowest prices starting at £95 and £116, respectively. KLM is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Athens one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with easyJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £55. Ryanair flights start at £69 while deals on Aegean Airlines start at £89 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?

On average you can expect to pay £266 for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens. The cheapest flight overall is £54 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Athens Eleftherios V.) is currently priced at £113.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Athens?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Athens.

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.

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Athens flights typically cost between £327 and £205 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £113 on Multiple Airlines (14 Jul-28 Jul).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in February or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Athens is 54 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens (average of £196). Flying from Edinburgh to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £322). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Athens as you normally would.

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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.

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You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

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You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

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mandy,Dec 2025

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You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

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mandy,Dec 2025

ATH - RIX

You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

Lufthansa

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mandy,Dec 2025

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You get what you pay for! No food or entertainment but seats were comfortable

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How popular is this Edinburgh to Athens flight route?
The Edinburgh Turnhouse to Athens Eleftherios V. flight path was viewed by 169 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Athens round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at £93. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by easyJet and Ryanair, with the lowest prices starting at £95 and £116, respectively. KLM is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Athens one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with easyJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £55. Ryanair flights start at £69 while deals on Aegean Airlines start at £89 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Athens?
On average you can expect to pay £266 for a flight from Edinburgh to Athens. The cheapest flight overall is £54 while the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Athens Eleftherios V.) is currently priced at £113.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Athens (average of £196). Flying from Edinburgh to Athens in July is currently the most expensive (average of £322). 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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KLM	Cheapest£93	Average£262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£123	Average£292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£190	Average£198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£202	Average£235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£207	Average£280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£229	Average£268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£241	Average£326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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