Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to ATH start at 07:00 — the first with easyJet. The latest departure is at 16:55 with easyJet. In total, there are five weekly Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EDI to ATH flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating EDI to ATH flights, with 77.78% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and ATH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rs15,273 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs37,018. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to ATH.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from EDI to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.
