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Flight deals from Colombo to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 546 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.401 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 401 €, select.
Athens.546 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 546 €, select.
Athens.576 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 576 €, select.
Athens.599 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Air Arabia and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 599 €, select.
Athens.621 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 621 €, select.
Athens.668 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 668 €, select.
Athens.677 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 677 €, select.
Athens.694 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 694 €, select.
Athens.694 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 694 €, select.
Athens.704 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Air Arabia and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Athens International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.
Athens.709 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Athens International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 709 €, select.
Athens.715 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 715 €, select.
Athens.722 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 722 €, select.
Athens.732 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 732 €, select.
Athens.732 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 732 €, select.
Athens.753 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 753 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 715 €
May
from 546 €
Jun
from 401 €
Jul
from 677 €
Aug
from 709 €
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Oct
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Dec
from 753 €
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Colombo to Athens International: Alternative routes

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Colombo to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Athens International is 401 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Athens International. But we found flights with one stop from 401 €.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Athens International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Athens International Airport on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Athens International is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Colombo to ATH with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CMB and ATH include:

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

    • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

  • The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.

About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Athens. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • 277 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at 401 €. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Colombo to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Plan your visit to Athens in January for a more laid-back experience.

  • When booking your Colombo to ATH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Athens

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Your visit to Athens wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Macedonian Tomb Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Thetidos Park.

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