Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Sydney and Athens?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 32% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Athens Eleftherios V.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Sydney to Athens?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 22h 28m.

Which airlines fly to Athens?

Etihad Airways, Scoot and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Athens from Sydney according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Athens. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Athens on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Sydney to Athens?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 01m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Sydney to Athens?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the lowest average return price of $1,421.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

There are 15 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$833 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Athens in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Athens?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,209 to $1,496. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,537.

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19:40 - 08:55

SYD

ATH

44h 15m

1 stop

14:15 - 14:50

ATH

SYD

41h 35m

1 stop

$1,537Air China

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

20:40 - 11:55

SYD

ATH

47h 15m

2 stops

14:15 - 15:30

ATH

SYD

40h 15m

2 stops

$1,545Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

21:30 - 06:15

SYD

ATH

40h 45m

1 stop

10:15 - 06:15

ATH

SYD

35h 00m

2 stops

$1,548Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

15:40 - 06:15

SYD

ATH

21h 35m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:50

ATH

SYD

20h 00m

1 stop

$1,551Etihad Airways

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

10:05 - 14:45

SYD

ATH

35h 40m

3 stops

08:55 - 19:20

ATH

SYD

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,552Multiple Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May

19:40 - 23:40

SYD

ATH

59h 00m

2 stops

06:30 - 14:50

ATH

SYD

49h 20m

2 stops

$1,555Multiple Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 17 May

13:00 - 06:15

SYD

ATH

24h 15m

2 stops

09:00 - 19:20

ATH

SYD

27h 20m

1 stop

$1,558Multiple Airlines

Wed, 20 May - Mon, 8 Jun

15:40 - 06:15

SYD

ATH

21h 35m

1 stop

07:20 - 16:50

ATH

SYD

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,559Etihad Airways

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 24 May

15:40 - 06:15

SYD

ATH

21h 35m

1 stop

07:20 - 16:50

ATH

SYD

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,564Etihad Airways

Wed, 6 May - Sun, 31 May

15:40 - 12:35

SYD

ATH

27h 55m

1 stop

07:20 - 16:50

ATH

SYD

26h 30m

1 stop

$1,565Etihad Airways

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 24 May

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Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Athens

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Etihad Airways

3 May

SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 35m

1 stop

ATH06:15Athens Eleftherios V.

24 May

ATH07:20Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 30m

1 stop

SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,559

Etihad Airways

17 May

SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 35m

1 stop

ATH06:15Athens Eleftherios V.

24 May

ATH13:50Athens Eleftherios V.

20h 00m

1 stop

SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,564

Etihad Airways

3 May

SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 55m

1 stop

ATH12:35Athens Eleftherios V.

24 May

ATH07:20Athens Eleftherios V.

26h 30m

1 stop

SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,565

Air China flights from Sydney to Athens

Our best Air China deals on Sydney to Athens flight tickets

Air China

3 Sept

SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 15m

1 stop

ATH08:55Athens Eleftherios V.

18 Sept

ATH14:15Athens Eleftherios V.

41h 35m

1 stop

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,537

Air China

15 July

SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 15m

1 stop

ATH08:55Athens Eleftherios V.

22 Aug

ATH14:15Athens Eleftherios V.

41h 35m

1 stop

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,580

Air China

6 June

SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 15m

1 stop

ATH08:55Athens Eleftherios V.

19 June

ATH14:15Athens Eleftherios V.

41h 35m

1 stop

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,603

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Thu 3/9

19:40-08:55

1 stop44h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 18/9

14:15-14:50

1 stop41h 35m

$1,537

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SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

20:40-11:55

2 stops47h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/11

14:15-15:30

2 stops40h 15m

$1,545

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

21:30-06:15

1 stop40h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 30/11

10:15-06:15

2 stops35h 00m

$1,548

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Wed 13/5

15:40-06:15

1 stop21h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 20/5

13:50-16:50

1 stop20h 00m

$1,551

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SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-14:45

3 stops35h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

08:55-19:20

1 stop27h 25m

$1,552

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

19:40-23:40

2 stops59h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 17/5

06:30-14:50

2 stops49h 20m

$1,555

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

13:00-06:15

2 stops24h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 8/6

09:00-19:20

1 stop27h 20m

$1,558

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

15:40-06:15

1 stop21h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

07:20-16:50

1 stop26h 30m

$1,559

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

15:40-06:15

1 stop21h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 31/5

07:20-16:50

1 stop26h 30m

$1,564

SydneyAthens

SYD - ATH

SYDATH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

15:40-12:35

1 stop27h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 24/5

07:20-16:50

1 stop26h 30m

$1,565

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Athens?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Athens?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Athens. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,608. If you aren’t able to travel to Athens during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,677.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Athens?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Athens from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Athens for around $1,883 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Athens from Sydney for as low as $1,763 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Athens flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Sydney to Athens flights are approximately 30% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sydney to Athens

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sydney to Athens according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	21h 35m
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The fastest flight from Sydney to Athens takes 21h 35m

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Athens. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Athens.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Athens

How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Athens Eleftherios V. by plane?
The straight-line distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Athens Eleftherios V. is 15316.1 km. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
There are 15 operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Athens Eleftherios V. Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Athens?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Sydney to Athens is Etihad Airways (33% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Scoot (17%), Emirates (15%), and Qatar Airways (13%).

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Athens

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Scoot	PriceFrom $828	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 325 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Air China	PriceFrom $993	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 148 reviews	Search Air China flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,259	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,405	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,934 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,453	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Juneyao Airlines	PriceFrom $1,489	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,527	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,317 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,538	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,499 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,687	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,762	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 452 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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