Cheap Flights to Athens (ATH)

The capital of Greece is one of the most famous historical cities in the world. It was the home of the Greek Empire that had such an influence on the development of modern society and today is a bustling metropolis with plenty to attract its visitors.

How to get there
Flights to Athens are abundant from many cities in Europe and the UK is no exception. The city is served by scheduled carriers such as British Airways and also low cost carriers like Easyjet. Competition on this route is now intense enough to mean that finding a cheap flight to Athens should be possible throughout much of the year. Most direct flight options leave from London airports however there are plenty of indirect options from regional airports such as Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester. A flight to Athens takes aproximately 3 and a half hours.

When to go
Athens has an extremely hot summer so the months of July and August are really best avoided if you want a comfortable climate but also if you want to find cheap flights. Athens is much more pleasant in the spring and autumn months when sightseeing is an altogether more enjoyable experience. The added benefit is that you should find it much easier to find cheap flights to Athens in May, June, September and October. If it's a real bargain that you're after try searching in the winter months for your flights. Athens, at this time of year can be reached for as little as £60.

Why visit?
So just why do tens of thousands of visitors book up a cheap flight to Athens every year? The city is certainly not for the faint hearted or those of a nervous disposition. The traffic can reach horrendous proportions and the hustle and bustle and the heat can be pretty intense. However, where else can you find the very beginnings of western civilisation? The place where democracy was invented and where art, architecture and philosophy were developed. The main attractions of Athens are centred conveniently around the Acropolis and so are all easily walkable for most people. You could also book a holiday package which may even include a tour of this fascinating city.

If you fancy immersing yourself in this cauldron of culture then make sure you don't get fleeced for your Athens flights. dealchecker.co.uk can help you shop arond the market and get the best prices on your flights to Athens. We can also help out once you've booked your flight to Athens. Use our hotel search to find cheap hotels in Athens, and our carhire search to find cheap carhire in Athens.