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Flight deals from Cardiff to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cardiff Airport to Athens International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 184 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.166 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Athens.183 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Athens.184 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
Athens.229 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 229 €, select.
Athens.230 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 230 €, select.
Athens.252 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 252 €, select.
Athens.253 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 253 €, select.
Athens.254 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 254 €, select.
Athens.258 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 258 €, select.
Athens.259 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Athens International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 259 €, select.
Athens.275 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 275 €, select.
Athens.279 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
Athens.282 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.
Athens.323 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 323 €, select.
Athens.376 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Athens International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 376 €, select.
Athens.378 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From 378 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cardiff to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from 183 €
Jul
from 184 €
Aug
from 254 €
Sep
from 252 €
Oct
from 259 €
Nov
from 279 €
Dec
from 376 €
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from 282 €
Apr
from 390 €
May
from 253 €

Cardiff to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cardiff to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

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Cardiff to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest month to flyJune

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cardiff to Athens International is 166 €. 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 Cardiff to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 166 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Cardiff to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Athens International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to Athens International Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cardiff Airport 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.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cardiff.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CWL to ATH flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CWL and ATH:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Dubrovnik Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 79 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 166 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to ATH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CWL to ATH.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • Of all flights leaving Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CWL:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're getting in on a late Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance.

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

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've visited Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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