- Must visit
Acropolis Museum
World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Flights from Sydney to Athens depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 20h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €392 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 9523 miles (15326 km) distance in 25h 40m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 9523 miles (15326 km) |
Average flight duration 20h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €392 |
Flights per day 30 |
Fastest flight 25h 40m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
€620
Average price
€1237
Fastest journey
21 h 25 m
Average duration
23 h 7 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
15326 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sydney to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sydney to Athens will cost around €1237 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €620.
It's difficult to get from Sydney to Athens without transferring at least once.
TR15 · TR50
QR207+
QR8400
QR211+
QR8400
QR203+
QR8400
QR909 · QR207
EK415 · EK103
QR909 · QR203
QR211+
QR8400
QR905 · QR203+
QR8508
QR899 · QR203+
QR8493The table below shows live departures for Sydney to Athens flights for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR7207+ QR899 · QR203 | 5:00 PM Sydney | 26h25 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7150+ QR915 · QR203 | 5:45 PM Sydney | 25h40 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7229+ QR899 · QR203 | 6:00 PM Sydney | 25h25 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6335+ QR899 · QR203 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 24h55 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR7208 · QR905 · QR203 | 6:30 PM Sydney | 24h55 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR899 · QR203+ QR8481 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 24h25 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8512+ QR905 · QR203 | 7:00 PM Sydney | 24h25 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8524+ QR905 · QR203 | 7:15 PM Sydney | 24h10 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR905 · QR203+ QR8502 | 7:30 PM Sydney | 23h55 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
EK417 · EK209 | 8:10 PM Sydney | 25h50 | 3:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK417 · EK103 | 8:10 PM Sydney | 31h15 | 8:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR211 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 41h15 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK209 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 25h15 | 3:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR203 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 22h40 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK413 · EK103 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 30h40 | 8:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR909 · QR207 | 8:45 PM Sydney | 28h45 | 6:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 · TK1847 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 45h15 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 · TK1849 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 24h45 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 · TK1845 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 30h25 | 8:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 · TK1843 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 42h50 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175 · TK1841 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 37h00 | 3:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175+ TK9193 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 27h00 | 5:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175+ TK9195 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 32h20 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK175+ TK9191 | 9:05 PM Sydney | 46h05 | 12:10 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
EK415 · EK209 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 40h00 | 3:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EK415 · EK103 | 6:00 AM Sydney | 21h25 | 8:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA32 · BA632+ BA7497 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 39h55 | 7:05 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA628+ BA7497 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 37h30 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA628+ BA4136 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 37h30 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA630+ BA7497 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 38h25 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA632+ BA4136 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 39h55 | 7:05 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA630+ BA4136 | 10:10 AM Sydney | 38h25 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8526 · QR211+ QR8402 | 12:00 PM Sydney | 26h00 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK61 · TK1843+ TK8172 | 1:05 PM Sydney | 26h50 | 8:55 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR4964+ QR855 · QR211 | 1:05 PM Sydney | 24h55 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA632+ BA4130 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 36h00 | 7:05 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX139 · LX1830+ LX9500 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 30h05 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX139+ LX4320+ LX9500 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 31h45 | 2:50 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1830+ LX9500 · LX9515 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 30h05 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1280+ LH7000 · LH7015 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 30h20 | 1:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH797 · LH1280+ LH7000 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 30h20 | 1:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA630+ BA4130 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 34h30 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA32 · BA628+ BA4130 | 2:05 PM Sydney | 33h35 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA626 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 29h30 | 1:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA630 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 34h00 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA632 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 35h30 | 7:05 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA12 · BA628 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 33h05 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA16 · BA628 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 33h05 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA16 · BA632 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 35h30 | 7:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA16 · BA630 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 34h00 | 5:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH773+ LH9727+ LH5916 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 31h10 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH773 · LH1750+ LH9727 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 28h20 | 11:55 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS8+ OS8982+ OS8640 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 31h10 | 2:45 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH773 · LH1752+ LH9727 | 2:35 PM Sydney | 31h20 | 2:55 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH769 · LH1750+ LH9781 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 28h05 | 11:55 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX177 · LX1830+ LX9029 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 29h20 | 1:10 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH781 · LH1280+ LH9781 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 29h35 | 1:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR207+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 34h40 | 6:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR203+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 28h35 | 12:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR211+ QR8400 | 2:50 PM Sydney | 23h10 | 7:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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World-class museum for Acropolis finds, with superb archaic sculptures and Parthenon marbles displayed in a striking modern building.
Greece’s premier archaeology museum, spanning prehistory to late antiquity. Essential for masterpieces from across the country.
Outstanding museum of Cycladic art and ancient Greek culture. Known for elegant figurines and thoughtful contemporary presentation.
Athens’ oldest neighborhood charms with neoclassical houses, lanes, and easy access to major ancient sites and traditional atmosphere.
Busy square and market district known for street life, shopping, and strong transport links. Ideal for feeling the city’s energy.
Central ceremonial square before Parliament. A practical hub for visitors and a prime place to watch the guard-changing ritual.
Moussaka is a baked casserole of eggplant, minced meat, potato, and béchamel, iconic in Greek home cooking and tavern menus.
Souvlaki is grilled skewered pork or chicken, a classic Athens street food, usually served with pita, onions, and tzatziki.
Spanakopita is a flaky pie filled with spinach, herbs, and feta, a beloved everyday snack found in bakeries across Athens.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined modern Greek cuisine and Acropolis views in an elegant setting.
Long-standing Psiri taverna serving classic Greek dishes, live music, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Historic central market taverna known for grilled meats and traditional meze in a lively, old Athens setting.
Moderate for Europe; hotels in peak season rise, but dining and transit stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants, round taxi fares up, and leave small change at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sydney to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sydney to Athens flights use the Sydney to Athens International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Sydney and Athens airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Sydney is 2 km from Sydney city centre. Public transport options include:
Sydney has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, including fast food and gourmet options like McDold's and Wolfgang Puck.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, with a simple login process. ATMs are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering multiple currency options.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sydney: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sydney: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sydney: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel..
Athens International Airport is 4 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Athens International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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