Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
3 hours 52 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Athens is 2 hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 14 flights from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 00:45 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from MAN to ATH is 23:05 with easyJet.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that travel between MAN and ATH include:
If you'd like to break up your flight from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the MAN - ATH route include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from MAN to ATH, check whether you need a visa to enter Greece. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 822. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,223. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to ATH, reserve your journey 2 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MAN to ATH. There's no need to check every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester, Manchester Airport can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAN? If you're on an early flight from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late flight from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 37 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Athens in February.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Athens right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from MAN to ATH:
Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis of Athens are just two of the major attractions to add to your Athens itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Parthenon.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Athens.
