Flights to Greece and the Greek Islands

See Also

• Goa – Premier Hotel Options
• Guide to Experiencing Santorini
• Proposed Greece itinerary with recommendations for top areas to explore
• Touring the island of Crete
• Guide for Traveling in Athens
• Places to Go in Greece

Flights to Greece – Tips and Advice

• Kayak.com is considered the premier website for locating inexpensive flight rates.
• The best time period to purchase flights is between November and March.
• To save money on your trip try to fly into and out of different cities or islands (and save the expense and time required for backtracking). e.g. Fly into Athens (London to Athens) but fly out of Santorini (Santorini to London).
• There are direct flights to many of the best Greek islands from the major hub-cities in Western Europe (e.g. London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt) but most individuals get to the islands by flying to Athens and then taking a ferry or another flight to their final destination.

Cheapest Flights to Greece

Flights to Athens, Greece

Airlines that Fly to Greece

All Airlines Flying to Greece
• Aer Lingus
• Aeroflot
• airBaltic
• Air Canada
• Air China
• Air France
• Air Serbia
• Air Transat
• Alitalia
• American
• Austrian Airlines
• British Airways
• Brussels Airlines
• Condor
• Delta
• EasyJet
• EgyptAir
• EL AL Israel Airlines
• Emirates
• Etihad Airways
• Eurowings
• Finnair
• Flydubai
• Gulf Air
• Iberia
• JetBlue
• KLM
• LOT
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian Air
• Qatar Airways
• Royal Jordanian
• Ryanair
• SAS
• Scoot
• Singapore Airlines
• SWISS
• TAP Air Portugal
• Transavia
• TUI
• Turkish Airlines
• Ukraine Airways
• United
• Vueling
• Wizz Air

Major airlines offering direct flights between the United States and Greece include:
• American
• British Airways
• Delta
• Emirates
• Iberia
• Lufthansa
• United

What is the cheapest month to fly to Greece?

Flying to Greece is most costly in the months of July and August. June and September are nearly as expensive. January and February are the cheapest months to fly to Greece.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Greece?

Planning flights 6 to 10 months in advance often secures the most affordable rates. Aim to book by November, December, January or February for summer trips. Scheduling earlier allows cheaper fares.

Flights from USA & Canada to Greece

Direct flights to Athens are available from certain North American cities such as New York, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Montreal, however, flights from other locations within North America typically require a connection through major hubs in western Europe like London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, or Barcelona, which all provide nonstop service to Athens and some Greek islands. No direct routes to Greek islands exist from elsewhere in the USA or Canada.

Flights from UK and Ireland to Greece

Direct flights to many Greek islands are available from London and Manchester. Direct flights to Athens are possible from London, Manchester, Dublin, Bristol, and Edinburgh – and then from Athens you can fly or take a ferry to the Greek islands.

Flights from France to Greece

Paris serves as the main hub for most air travels between France and Greece. Direct flights are accessible from Paris to Athens and all the Greek islands containing an international airport. Direct flights to Athens are available from Strasbourg, Marseilles, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Nantes – and then from Athens one can fly or take a ferry to the Greek islands.

Flights from Italy to Greece

There are flights connecting Athens with Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Verona, Genoa, Turin, Bari, and Palermo. Direct flights are available in the summer to Santorini and a few other popular Greek islands departing from Rome, Venice, Milan, Pisa, Florence, Bologna, and Turin.

Flights from Athens to the Greek Islands

Air transportation routes between Athens and various islands in Greece, including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Skiathos, Lesvos, Samos, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and Corfu operate throughout the year, while international air traffic linking these island locations to Athens primarily functions during the peak tourism period in the summer months. Domestic flights within Greece connect Athens to airports on other islands such as Naxos, Paros, Syros, Skiathos, and Chios regular basis

As of now, there are no scheduled direct flights connecting Mykonos and Santorini. Travelers must take the direct ferry between the islands or fly through Athens using Olympic or Aegean airlines, but this could potentially change in the future.

There are no scheduled direct flights connecting Crete and Santorini. Occasionally Sky Express Airlines will offer flights, but schedules change with little notice so check for recent dates. Otherwise, travelers must take the ferry between the two islands or fly through Athens on Olympic or Aegean airlines.