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Acropolis Museum
Athens’ premier archaeological museum, displaying finds from the Acropolis in a striking modern building. Essential for understanding the Parthenon and classical Athens.
Flights from Madrid to Athens depart on average 94 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 1472 miles (2369 km) distance in 3h 25m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1472 miles (2369 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Flights per day 94 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 3h 25m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$273
Average price
$674
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Flights per day
81
Distance
2369 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Athens will cost around $674 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $273.
Of the 81 flights that leave Madrid for Athens onSat, Jun 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct flights cover the 2369 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the longest flights will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
KL1508 · KL1953
KL1506 · KL1953
KL1504 · KL1957
KL1502 · KL1957
KL1506 · KL1955
A3701
A3741
IB839
IB841
IB833Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 1472 miles (2369 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$306 Average price Cheapest | $829 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Athens flights for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1401 · AF1532 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1832 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h40 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1957 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h15 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1032 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h00 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732+ SN6501 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 3:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN3245 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 2:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB841 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h45 | 11:45 AM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4165+ LH1752 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 2:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH5916 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA630 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1043 · UX3141 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 6:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1043 · UX3101 | 7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h40 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360+ TK9191 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h30 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360 · TK1845 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360+ TK9193 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 5:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360 · TK1843 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h15 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360 · TK1841 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1360+ TK9195 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA630 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 4:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123 · LH1282 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1832 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1032 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h55 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR211 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h45 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR203 | 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h10 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL1957 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h50 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA632 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h20 | 7:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB833 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h45 | 3:20 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3117 · UX3101 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h10 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ61 · AZ718 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 6:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX3117 · UX3141 | 11:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 6:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801 · LH1754 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 6:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH5910 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 · TK1845 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 · TK1843 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h55 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 · TK1849 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h50 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858+ TK9191 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h10 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858 · TK1841 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h05 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858+ TK9195 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1858+ TK9193 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h05 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1032 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 11:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1532 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h20 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1117 · LH1284 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1117+ LH5914 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h05 | 10:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO416 · RO273 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h50 | 5:20 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3701 | 1:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1113 · LH1284 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 9:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113+ LH5914 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 10:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL1957 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h10 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL1953 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h45 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1041 · UX3101 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3273+ BA638 | 1:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 12:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
GQ921 | 2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 6:45 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1358 · TK1843 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h15 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1358 · TK1845 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h50 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1358 · TK1849 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h10 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1358+ TK9191 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h30 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1358 · TK1841 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1358+ TK9193 | 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h25 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH1756 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 11:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH5910 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 10:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA638 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 12:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1047 · UX3141 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h35 | 6:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1047 · UX3101 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA638 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h50 | 12:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA640 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1532 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1832 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h00 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA640 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h25 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1102 · PC1191 | 5:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h25 | 9:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR211 | 5:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h50 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR203 | 5:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h15 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1953 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h30 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1957 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 1:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1955 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h30 | 4:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA640 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1532 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h55 | 1:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA640 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1832 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h55 | 5:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ63 · AZ722 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX3119 · UX3101 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 12:45 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX3119 · UX3141 | 6:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h30 | 6:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3741 | 6:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h30 | 10:50 PM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1860+ TK9191 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h45 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860 · TK1843 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h30 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860 · TK1845 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h05 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860 · TK1849 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h25 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860 · TK1841 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860+ TK9195 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h00 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1860+ TK9193 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h40 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2033 · LX1844 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 2:15 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB839 | 8:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h40 | 12:40 AM Athens International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1508 · KL1953 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h20 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL1955 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h20 | 4:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR203 | 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR211 | 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 31h05 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Athens’ premier archaeological museum, displaying finds from the Acropolis in a striking modern building. Essential for understanding the Parthenon and classical Athens.
Greece’s most important archaeological museum, with masterpieces from prehistoric to late antiquity, including sculpture, frescoes, and the Antikythera Mechanism.
A beautifully curated museum known for elegant Cycladic figurines and strong displays of ancient Greek and Cypriot art in central Athens.
Athens’ historic old quarter, loved for its neoclassical houses, pedestrian lanes, and easy access to major archaeological sites.
A lively central square known for street life, market atmosphere, and direct views toward the Acropolis.
The city’s best-known viewpoint, popular for panoramic photos over Athens and especially striking at sunset.
A classic baked dish of layered eggplant, potato, minced meat, and béchamel. It is one of the most recognizable traditional Greek meals served across Athens.
Grilled skewers of pork or chicken, often served with pita, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki. It is a staple Athenian street food and everyday favorite.
A savory pie filled with spinach, herbs, and feta cheese in crisp phyllo pastry. It is a popular snack and bakery item throughout Athens.
A famous delicatessen-restaurant specializing in cured meats, cheeses, and meze, with a lively atmosphere in central Athens.
An established seafood restaurant by Lefkas Lazarou, known for refined Greek seafood dishes and a polished waterfront setting.
A long-running Monastiraki institution best known for grilled kebab and classic casual Greek fare in a busy central location.
Moderate for Europe: casual food and transit are fairly priced, while central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants. Round up in taxis. Small tips are welcome at cafés; hotel staff tips are optional.
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