How to find cheap flights to Greece
Catch a flight to Greece departing from New York John F. Kennedy. This is often the most budget-friendly place to begin your trip.
Consider flying into Athens International to get even better value from your fare.
The cheapest time to visit Greece generally works out to be in October.
The best price for a one-way flight is $179. A return ticket starts from $435.
Willing to land in any city if it means you'll save? Discover the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Greece' in the 'To' field.
If you know where you want to go, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search. This will display flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
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Around four months in advance is a good time to book your plane ticket. This is a general recommendation aimed at finding the cheapest fares.
The best time to go to Greece
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available.
July is one of the busiest months to fly. High season means more happening, but it's rarely the cheapest time to go.
The quietest time to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Greece then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Consider how you like to travel and let the weather be your guide. July is one of the warmest months in Greece, with highs averaging 86ºF.
January brings cooler conditions, with low average temperatures of 41ºF.
Rain is more common in January, while July is usually drier.
When choosing your dates, also factor in extreme periods of heat and peak wildfire months. Weather risks can differ by region, so it's worth checking what applies to the areas you're traveling through.
Getting to Greece
You'll have your pick of arrival options when it's time to book flights to Greece. Some of the most popular airports are:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens
Heraklion International Airport (HER) in Heraklion
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki
The airlines operating into this destination most often, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
Aegean Airlines — 3,200
Ryanair — 1,900
EasyJet — 1,500
London, Amsterdam and Vienna are among the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Greece. Stops vary by route, so check the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Greece
Athens
With a population of roughly 660,000 and located in Attica, this city heads the list of must-visit places.
Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are major stops on any trip.
You'll find some competitive flight deals to Greece landing at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), Athens's main airport.
Explore the selection of hotels in Athens and pair your trip with a stay that fits your style.
Heraklion
This city in Crete delivers its own blend of energy, culture and character.
Explore some of the biggest highlights like Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion.
The majority of flights arrive through Heraklion International Airport (HER), the city's main airport.
After your plane ticket is locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Heraklion.
Thessaloniki
Located in Central Macedonia and with a population of about 350,000, this city also secures its spot as one of the most appealing places to visit in Greece.
Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are popular sights to tick off while you're here.
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) is the main airport to plan your flight around.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Thessaloniki cater to all kinds of styles and budgets.
Good to know
Make sure you know the entry rules before you fly. Rules can vary depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with official sources like your airline, the local embassy or your travel agent.
Greek is the language you'll encounter most often during your adventures through Greece.
The local currency is the euro (EUR). You can rely on using credit and debit cards just about everywhere.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely an issue. They are common across cities of all sizes and places popular with travelers.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Greece, but a little extra is appreciated if the service stands out.
Getting online is easy, with high Wi-Fi coverage across most places travelers spend time.
Athens is the capital of Greece, which has a population of around 10 million.
You won't have to adjust your watch while traveling through this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+2 in place.
Greece sits in Europe within the Southern Europe subregion.
Some of the biggest events on the local calendar include the Athens Epidaurus Festival, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival. Time your flight to Greece around moments like these for an experience that goes beyond sightseeing.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Booked that cheap ticket to Greece? Now work out where you're going to stay and how you'll travel around. Explore the range of hotels in Greece and filter your search by price, location and more. Also browse car rental options in Greece and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.
