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Cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of October. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration15 h and 44 mFlights between Birmingham and Athens take, on average, 15 h and 44 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportWhen flying from Birmingham to Athens
Destination airportE. Venizelos AirportFor the route from Birmingham to Athens
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Birmingham to Athens
One-way average Price£954The average price for a flight Birmingham - Athens at Opodo is £954, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Athens when departing from Birmingham
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.19 EUR
1 EUR = 0.84 GBP
Last checked on Fri 30/10
Distance: 5,784 mi
Birmingham airports
Athens airports
E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Birmingham to Athens flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Birmingham to Athens (Greece) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Birmingham to Athens takes roughly 14 h and 8 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Birmingham–Athens route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)

The weather in Athens

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Athens, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 34ºC
  • Lows: down to 5ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Birmingham to Athens

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Birmingham to Athens:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Athens. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Birmingham to Athens

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Birmingham to Athens?
When you fly from Birmingham to Athens the average price is £954. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Athens at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Birmingham to Athens. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Athens?
The most popular months to book a flight from Birmingham to Athens are January, March and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Birmingham to Athens?
The best time of the year to go to Athens when flying from Birmingham depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Athens from Birmingham in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, July and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Birmingham - Athens.
How long does the flight take to go from Birmingham to Athens?
The total flight time between Birmingham and Athens is of around 15 h and 44 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,784.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Athens compared to Birmingham?
While in Birmingham temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Athens can experience temperatures up to 26º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Athens, compared to the 8º ºC average in Birmingham.

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