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Cheapest time to fly from Helsinki 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 Duration5 h and 50 mFlights between Helsinki and Athens take, on average, 5 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£62Cheapest price for a flight between Helsinki and Athens found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportHelsinki AirportWhen flying from Helsinki to Athens

Destination airportE. Venizelos AirportFor the route from Helsinki to Athens

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Helsinki to Athens

Airlines flying this routeAegean AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Helsinki to Athens

One-way average Price£194The average price for a flight Helsinki - Athens at Opodo is £194, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Athens when departing from Helsinki

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.18 EUR

1 EUR = 0.85 GBP

Last checked on Tue 27/10

Distance: 1,534 mi

Helsinki airports

Helsinki Airport (HEL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Athens airports

E. Venizelos Airport (ATH)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Helsinki to Athens flight

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

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £62, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Helsinki to Athens takes roughly 3 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Helsinki–Athens route

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

Departure airport: Helsinki Airport (HEL)
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 Helsinki to Athens

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Helsinki to Athens?

When you fly from Helsinki to Athens the average price is £194. 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 Helsinki to Athens at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Helsinki to Athens is 62 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Athens?

The most popular months to book a flight from Helsinki to Athens are May, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Helsinki to Athens?

The best time of the year to go to Athens when flying from Helsinki depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Athens from Helsinki in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, January and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Helsinki - Athens.

How long does the flight take to go from Helsinki to Athens?

The total flight time between Helsinki and Athens is of around 5 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,533.82 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 Helsinki?

While in Helsinki temperatures can reach an average of 16º 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 -5º ºC average in Helsinki.

Which airports have flights between Helsinki and Athens?

The main airport route flying between Helsinki and Athens is: Helsinki Airport (HEL) to E. Venizelos Airport(ATH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Helsinki to Athens?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Helsinki to Athens are:

Norwegian Air Sweden.
Aegean Airlines.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines

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