Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Athens is two hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 16:40.
To ensure you catch your MAN to ATH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that operates MAN to ATH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAN and ATH include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, 41 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 99 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MAN to ATH, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding cheap flights from MAN to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights that leave from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.