Cheap flights to Greece

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	HK$ 5,142	Price for this month
Cheapest price	HK$ 3,572	From Hong Kong to Athens

Cheapest prices for Greece flights by month

January

HK$ 4,835

February

HK$ 6,107

March

HK$ 5,141

April

HK$ 5,337

May

HK$ 5,251

June

HK$ 6,358

July

HK$ 7,276

August

HK$ 6,860

September

HK$ 6,083

October

HK$ 5,612

November

HK$ 5,133

December

HK$ 5,471

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Greece. Flying to Greece in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Greece?

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Price	3426 - 7736 HKD
Temperature	13.2 - 33.1 °C
Rainfall	3.7 - 72.9 mm

Flying to Greece in February is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. August tends to be the warmest period in Greece so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. November is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book flights to Greece?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Greece, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Greece?

The cheapest flights to Greece are usually found when departing on a Sunday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Wednesday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Greece flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the morning will likely mean higher prices.

Drinking ouzo, smashing plates, swimming in a warm sea at midnight, eating a late supper on a vine-drenched terrace, relaxing under olive trees, visiting the Minoan palaces or the ruins of the Acropolis, or even visiting the gods on Mount Olympus are all possible ways to spend your time in Greece.

Arguably the birthplace of the civilised world, Greek history spans four millennia. Greece gave the world literature, drama and philosophy, not to mention the Olympic Games. As well as the Ancient Greeks, the country contains the history of many other great powers, including the Romans, Arabs and the Byzantine Empire.

But the country is not just a museum of great civilisations. Travellers book flights to mainland Greece to visit some often overlooked wonders of spectacular natural beauty alongside historical sites. Lakes, mountains and volcanoes can all be explored.

More than 100 of the famed Greek islands are inhabited and hopping from one to another is the perfect beach holiday. Partying, quiet contemplation and everything in between is catered for somewhere on one of the islands. Most Greece flights arrive via Athens, but many of the islands have their own airports and plenty of ferries operate between them.

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Greece climate

Greece’s Mediterranean climate allows for long, warm summers with 11 hours of sunshine per day. The hottest days are made more bearable by seasonal winds called meltemi. Winters are mild in the low areas, but the mountains are cooler and snowy. Athens averages a temperature of 10 degrees in January and February.

When to fly to Greece

Peak Season:

Mid-June to the end of August is high season for most of Greece, when the temperatures are hottest. Easter time to mid-June is also very popular as the weather is still very warm, though not unbearably hot. You may be able to pick up some cheaper deals at this time of year though. Late August to mid-October is Greece’s shoulder season. The temperatures are still high (substantially higher than the UK and Ireland) and most resorts and attractions still open, but prices are much lower than early or high summer so cheap flights and accommodation are easier to find.

Off Season:

October to April is off season. Though you will find the cheapest deals at this time, much of the tourist parts of Greece close down around this time. Unless you’re in Athens you may find that there is little to do and hardly any hotels or restaurants that are open.

Getting around Greece

Trains run on the mainland only and have daily services to most destinations but the routes are limited. They are run by Hellenic Railways Organisation.

Buses are the best method of public transport – even the smallest towns are connected to the bus network. KTEL is the intercity coach service.

Cars and scooters are readily available for hire.

Greece has an excellent network of connection by sea travel with ferries, hydrofoils and passenger boats. All of the islands and mainland are all well-connected and it is very easy to get a boat.

Flights are easy to catch between islands or from Athens to the islands. Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines both have domestic Greek flights.