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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.639 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Athens International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 639 €, select.
Athens.732 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 732 €, select.
Athens.752 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From 752 €, select.
Athens.762 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 762 €, select.
Athens.767 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Athens International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 767 €, select.
Athens.774 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 774 €, select.
Athens.786 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 786 €, select.
Athens.799 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Athens International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 799 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Feb
from 752 €
Mar
from 767 €
Apr
from 799 €
May
from 814 €
Jun
from 786 €
Jul
from 1.041 €
Aug
from 889 €
Sep
from 849 €
Oct
from 762 €
Nov
from 639 €
Dec
from 933 €
Jan
from 989 €

Rio de Janeiro to Athens International: Alternative routes

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

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Rio de Janeiro to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International is 639 €. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Athens International. But we found flights with one stop from 639 €.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Athens International Airport on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Air Canada .

Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from here.

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ATH. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to ATH. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to ATH flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.

About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.

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

  • From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, central Athens is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • At the moment, 365 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 639 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to ATH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • Cheap Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Rio De Janeiro to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a price drop.

  • Find a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to ATH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Athens

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:

  • Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Athens to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Erechtheion.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, consider Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park are among its highlights.

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